Description
These crispy blackened tilapia fish tacos deliver bold smoky flavor, vibrant slaw, and zesty lime crema—all ready in just 20 minutes for a restaurant-quality meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb tilapia fillets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt to taste
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- Avocado slices (optional)
- Extra lime wedges
- Hot sauce
Instructions
- Combine cabbage, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to create slaw; set aside.
- Whisk sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic, and salt to make lime crema.
- Pat tilapia dry. Mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, and cayenne; season fillets evenly.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Cook tilapia 2–3 minutes per side until blackened and flaky.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or over a flame until pliable.
- Flake tilapia and divide among tortillas. Top with slaw, lime crema, and avocado slices.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges and hot sauce.
Notes
Pat tilapia dry before seasoning to ensure proper blackening and avoid steaming.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Mexican
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: Varies
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: Varies
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: Varies
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