Go Back
+ servings
Blackened fish tacos on a round plate garnished with cilantro and a lime wedge. The plate is on a teal surface with a glass of ice water and a light blue linen draped in the top right corner.
Print Recipe
5 — Votes 4 votes

The Best Blackened Fish Tacos

These blackened fish tacos feature flavorful, flaky fish topped with a creamy avocado coleslaw for a quick & easy dinner!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex Mex
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the Slaw:

  • ½ cup Greek yogurt, or avocado oil mayo for dairy-free
  • 1 small avocado, or ½ large
  • ½ fresh jalapeno, seeds removed for less spicy option
  • 3 limes, juiced
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • cracked black pepper, to taste
  • ½ head purple cabbage, roughly chopped
  • ½ head green cabbage, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup matchstick carrots
  • 1 head, or about 1 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 limes, juiced

For the Blackened Rub:

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

For the Tacos:

  • pounds white fish, snapper, cod, etc., sliced into 2-inch strips
  • ¼ cup butter, olive oil, avocado oil, or coconut oil, for frying
  • Grain-free tortillas, warmed
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • Fresh jalapeno, sliced thin, for garnish
  • 1 lime, quartered, for garnish
  • Pinch sea salt, for garnish

Instructions

  • Place the yogurt, avocado, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a blender or mason jar (where you can use an immersion blender). Blend on high for 1 to 2 minutes, or until smooth. Add more lime juice (or water) if needed to get the consistency you want.
  • Toss the dressing with the chopped cabbage, carrots, and cilantro until fully combined, then refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Place the strips of fish in a large bowl and cover with the lime juice. Let marinade for 5 to 10 minutes, but no longer than 20 minutes. Drain the lime juice off once finished and set the fish aside.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, add the blackened rub ingredients together and whisk to combine.
  • Add the cooking fat to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once heated, start cooking the fish.
  • To cook the fish, dip each piece into the blackened rub and coat well on all sides. Place the seasoned fish in the hot oil, cooking each side for about 3 minutes, or until flaky and white. Transfer the cooked fish to a separate bowl or plate and repeat for the rest of the batch.
  • To assemble a taco: place the fish in the tortilla of your choice, then top with the Mexican slaw, additional chopped cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice, and sprinkle of sea salt.

Notes

Tips and Tricks:
  • If you don't want to make your own blackened seasoning, you can use 1/3 cup of store-bought seasoning instead!
  • If your fish sticks to the pan, release it by adding a little bit more oil. Another tip here: your fish is more likely to stick if you try to flip it too soon. When it's ready to be flipped, it'll release more easily.
  • Reserve some of the creamy avocado slaw sauce to top your tacos with!

Nutrition

Calories: 493kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 117mg | Sodium: 915mg | Potassium: 1608mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 9195IU | Vitamin C: 145mg | Calcium: 222mg | Iron: 5mg