How to Make Blackened Fish Tacos with Creamy Avocado Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you a fan of Mexican cuisine with a twist? Then you'll absolutely love these Blackened Fish Tacos with Creamy Avocado Sauce. This dish is a perfect combination of bold flavors, fresh ingredients, and a creamy avocado sauce to tie it all together. Whether you're looking for a delicious dinner idea or want to impress your family and friends with a mouthwatering meal, these blackened fish tacos are sure to be a hit!

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon brown sugar
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 3 (4 ounce) fillets flounder
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed
  • 6 (6 inch) corn tortillas
  • ½ (8 ounce) package coleslaw mix
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 medium limes, juiced
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 large avocado, diced
  • ½ cup chopped cilantro
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 medium limes, juiced
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeno peppers

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 6 tacos

  • Combine garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Rub the mixture on both sides of the fish.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place fish in the hot skillet and cook until the outside has browned and fish is flaky, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove from heat and break fillets into pieces.
  • Heat tortillas in the same skillet over low heat until warm, about 30 seconds per side.
  • Prepare coleslaw: Combine coleslaw mix, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix until well combined. Set aside.
  • Prepare avocado sauce: Combine avocado, cilantro, water, lime juice, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a blender or food chopper; blend until smooth. Stir in jalapenos.
  • Evenly distribute the fish into each tortilla, add in some slaw, and top with a heaping spoon of the avocado sauce.
  • Nutrition

    589 cal.

    • Total Fat: 34g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 68mg
    • Sodium: 324mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Dietary Fiber: 14g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 56mg
    • Calcium: 142mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1189mg