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Blackened Fish Tacos with Creamy Chipotle Lime Sauce

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Flavorful blackened fish tacos paired with a creamy chipotle-lime sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. This recipe delivers smoky, spicy, and tangy flavors wrapped in warm tortillas.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or mahi-mahi)
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust for heat preference)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • ½ cup (120ml) mayonnaise
  • 1–2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Salt to taste
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 avocado, sliced (optional)
  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to make the blackened seasoning.
  2. Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels. Rub the spice mix evenly on both sides of the fillets. Set aside for 5 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, minced chipotle peppers, lime juice, honey, and garlic. Stir until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  4. Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Heat until shimmering but not smoking.
  5. Place the seasoned fish fillets in the hot skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side until opaque and flaky, about 7-8 minutes total.
  6. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or wrap in foil and heat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes.
  7. Assemble tacos by placing blackened fish on tortillas, drizzling with chipotle-lime sauce, and topping with shredded cabbage, cilantro, and avocado slices. Serve with lime wedges.

Notes

For gluten-free, use corn tortillas. For dairy-free sauce, substitute mayonnaise with vegan mayo or Greek yogurt. If fish is thick, finish cooking in a 400°F oven for 3-5 minutes after searing. Avoid overcrowding the pan. Reheat fish in skillet to keep crust crisp; avoid microwaving.

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