blackened tilapia baja tacos

Gulf Breeze, FL
Updated on Sep 18, 2021

A healthier fish taco using blackened rather than using fried fish!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

If you like fish tacos with a little kick you will love these! The blackened seasoning on the tilapia is great. But the sour cream/jalapeno sauce on top is fabulous and makes the taco. The sour cream is what holds the fresh sauce together. Even if you're not a fan of fish, we suggest trying these fish tacos. The tilapia has a very mild flavor. Delish!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Pan Fry
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup sour cream, reduced fat
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 - jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 cup white onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 4 - tilapia fillets, 6 oz each
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 8 - 6-inch corn tortillas
  • 1/2 - ripe avocado, peeled, thinly sliced
  • 4 - lime wedges

How To Make blackened tilapia baja tacos

  • Jalapeno sauce and onion slices in a bowl.
    Step 1
    Combine the first 4 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth. Combine the jalapeno sauce and onion in a small bowl.
  • Cooking blackened tilapia in a skillet.
    Step 2
    Combine the paprika and the next 6 ingredients (through ground red pepper). Sprinkle evenly over the fish. Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fish to the pan. Cook for 3 minutes on each side or until the desired degree of doneness.
  • Fish, onion mixture, and avocado in the tortillas.
    Step 3
    Warm the tortillas according to the package directions. divide the fish, onion mixture, and avocado evenly among the tortillas. Serve with lime wedges.

Discover More

Category: Fish
Culture: Mexican
Keyword: #taco
Keyword: #Blackened
Keyword: #tilapia
Keyword: #Fish Tacos
Keyword: #baja
Ingredient: Fish
Method: Pan Fry

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