Blackened Tilapia Tacos
Delicious blackened tilapia tacos in soft corn tortillas topped with fresh avocado and zesty salsa.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tilapia fillets
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup salsa
- Lime wedges
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Rub the tilapia fillets all over with Cajun seasoning, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Carefully place the seasoned tilapia fillets in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until blackened and flaky.
- Remove the tilapia from the skillet, let cool briefly, then break into bite-sized pieces.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a separate pan until soft.
- Assemble the tacos by placing shredded cabbage on each tortilla, followed by flaked tilapia, avocado slices, and salsa.
- Finish with fresh lime juice and cilantro, then serve immediately.
Notes
For extra heat, customize your spice blend with cayenne pepper. Leftovers can be stored separately in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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