Blackened Fish Tacos

Grilled fish tacos with toppings on corn tortillas, fresh lime wedges, and colorful sides.

5 from 1 vote

The Blackened Seasoning Recipe makes these Blackened Fish Tacos a delicious weeknight meal. Serve in corn tortillas and top with amazing slaw for a crowd pleasing recipe.

Prep Time20

Cook Time10

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Blackstone Blackened Fish Tacos

Servings:

Calories: 416kcal

Author: Carrie Barnard

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds white fish filets such as cod, tilapia, or halibut
2 tablespoons blackening seasoning
2 tablespoons avocado oil
8-10 corn tortillas
Lime wedges for serving

Slaw:

2 cups shredded red cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon honey
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper to make the slaw dressing.
In a large bowl, combine the shredded red cabbage, carrots, and chopped cilantro. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat evenly. Set the slaw aside in the refrigerator while you prepare the fish.
Preheat the Blackstone griddle to medium-high heat.
Cut the fish filets into 1-inch wide strips and place them in a large bowl. Sprinkle the blackening seasoning over the fish and toss to coat evenly.
Drizzle avocado oil on the hot griddle and add the seasoned fish strips. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until the fish is blackened and cooked through.
Warm the corn tortillas on the griddle for about 30 seconds on each side.
To assemble the tacos, place a piece of blackened fish on each warm tortilla and top with a generous amount of slaw.
Serve the Blackstone Blackened Fish Tacos with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.

Notes

I recommend choosing a white fish like cod or tilapia for its mild taste and firm texture, which stands up well to the bold flavors of blackening seasoning. This way, you get a nice spicy crust without losing the fish's delicate flavor. You can also use halibut.

Recipe Tips

Type of Fish - I recommend choosing a white fish fillets like cod or tilapia for its mild taste and firm texture, which stands up well to the bold flavors of blackening seasoning. This way, you get a nice spicy crust without losing the fish's delicate flavor. You can also use halibut.

Preparing Fish - We recommend cutting the fish about the same size so it cooks evenly. It only takes about 3 minutes on each side to cook so make sure to not overcook.

Cooking Methods - We love cooking the fish on the griddle, but you can also cook in a pan on the stovetop.

Variations Ideas

Slaw Mixture - Feel free to make the slaw mixture with other ingredients and spices. For a healthier option, substitute the mayo with Greek yogurt.

Seasoning - We love the Blackened seasoning, but you can substitute or add any other spices. The combination of paprika, dried thyme, oregano, chili powder and garlic powder. We usually start with about 1/2 teaspoon of each and add more to taste. You can even use a Cajun seasoning for a delicious variation. For a extra kick in the seasoning add in 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.

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