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Recipes · July 13, 2016

Blackened Fish Tacos + Avocado Sauce

This might be my favorite recipe of all time, we have made it four times in the last two weeks & I just cannot get enough.
I have been hunting down the perfect components for a good fish taco recipe, and we came to the conclusion that it needs a good blackened fish, a flavorful, crunchy slaw & a cool avocado topping. So I am sharing the recipe today & giving you a fair warning that you may need to make a quick run to the grocery store! ๐Ÿ˜‰

For the fish // 
4-5 tilapia filets
2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (depending on how spicy you like it!)
2 tbsp olive oil
10-12 corn tortillas
For the slaw // 
1/4 red cabbage, chopped
1/2 medium red onion, diced
1/2 cup cilantro
juice of 1 lime 

For the avocado sauce //
1 ripe avocado
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup cilantro
juice of 1 lime
sprinkle of sea salt

Directions //
1. Combine ingredients for avocado sauce in a food processor or blender, blend until thoroughly mixed & set aside in fridge to chill.
2. Combine ingredients for slaw in a small bowl, mix well & set aside.
3. In a small bowl, mix all ingredients for fish seasoning. Sprinkle the mixture on to both sides of the fish & rub the seasoning in to coat each filet.
4. Heat skillet to medium-high heat, add olive oil & add each piece of fish once the pan has heated. Cook on each side for 5 minutes or until fish is cooked through and is flaking apart & outside looks blackened.
5. Heat a dozen corn tortillas in the same pan, or in the microwave. Break apart all of the fish into small pieces, add to the tortillas & top with slaw and sauce. 
6. Serve & enjoy (with margaritas if possible)!

If you try these, I would love to know what you think of them! They’ll probably be on our weekend menu, and taste just as good on the grill instead of the skillet!! ๐Ÿ™‚ 
Hope you are having a happy week so far!! XO
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Comments

  1. Nia Kamau says

    July 14, 2016 at 2:30 am

    Looks amazing! Definitely have to try this one.

    http://njbnotjustanotherblog.weebly.com/kamau-kafe

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  2. Milena says

    July 14, 2016 at 2:30 am

    We just made our favorite taco recipe ever yesterday- honey tequila lime shrimp tacos, but we actually already have all the ingredients for these, so going to try it tonight!

    Plus, any excuse to drink tequila ๐Ÿ˜‰

    โ™ก
    Milena

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  3. Stephanie Wilhite says

    July 14, 2016 at 2:30 am

    Those look amazing! Thanks for the recipe!

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  4. Jen says

    July 14, 2016 at 2:30 am

    I love fish tacos! Thank you for the recipe it sounds great, can't wait to try it ๐Ÿ™‚

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  5. Ruth Maldonado says

    July 14, 2016 at 2:30 am

    Sounds delish!

    http://www.mylittlenest.org

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  6. Amanda @ More Like Me says

    July 14, 2016 at 2:30 am

    I have always wanted to make fish tacos but have never cooked fish before, so have always been a bit hesitant. I am going to try these! I'm on the 21 Day Fix and just bought some tilapia so we'll see how it goes!

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  7. Trista & Chris says

    July 14, 2016 at 2:30 am

    looks delish. Thanks for sharing. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  8. Kierra Kaiserman says

    July 14, 2016 at 2:30 am

    YUM!!! Putting this on the menu! Thanks!

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  9. The Girl who Loved to Write says

    July 14, 2016 at 2:30 am

    I love fish tacos, and these sound perfect! And I agree, they should always be served with margaritas!

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  10. Amy Allen says

    July 14, 2016 at 2:30 am

    Will def. be trying this! Thank you for sharing!

    Can you tell me where you got the adorable "sea salt" mason jar?? Def. a must have!

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  11. Lauren Elizabeth says

    July 14, 2016 at 2:30 am

    This recipe looks great! (And thank you for the "real" counter shot! :] Messy cutting board, slew of containers, flower petals and all!)

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  12. Nicole Porter says

    July 15, 2016 at 1:06 am

    Yum!!! We make the same ones:) we also sub plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream in the avocado sauce:) sooo good!!!

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  13. Melanie H. says

    July 15, 2016 at 1:06 am

    Just tried this with shrimp – YUM! Thanks for the quick and easy dinner!

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  14. Laurie says

    July 15, 2016 at 1:06 am

    OMG! Made these on the grill and WOW! They were delicious! I always love a meal that looks complicated but is so simple to make!!

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  15. Brittney says

    July 15, 2016 at 1:06 am

    I must try these!

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  16. Anonymous says

    July 15, 2016 at 1:06 am

    I'm SO going to be cooking this in the future! thanks for the recipe! BTW, what camera do you use? your photos are always so nice! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  17. Allison says

    July 15, 2016 at 1:06 am

    I've been looking for a good fish taco recipe (and one that isn't fried!). Totally trying yours out VERY soon! Yum!

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  18. A Girl's Journal says

    July 15, 2016 at 1:06 am

    The pictures are slaying and the recipes look so simple, will definitely try :p xx

    http://girlsjournal95.blogspot.co.uk/

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  19. Monica E says

    July 15, 2016 at 1:06 am

    I was thinking the same thing about the counter!! Love it. That's my kind of cooking ๐Ÿ™‚ #reallife

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  20. catherine says

    July 15, 2016 at 1:01 pm

    I tried your recipe yesterday. It was very good. Our guest loved it!

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  21. Emily S says

    July 17, 2016 at 6:35 pm

    Yummy! We made these last night and they were delish!

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  22. Emily S says

    July 17, 2016 at 6:35 pm

    Yummy! I made these last night and they were delish! We paired them with a grapefruit marg on the patio.

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  23. shannon swol says

    July 17, 2016 at 6:35 pm

    I just made this tonight and omg I want to bathe myself an avocado sauce

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  24. Marja says

    July 18, 2016 at 2:26 pm

    Perfect composition! It looks really unique and attractive and urges to eat

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  25. Jessica says

    July 21, 2016 at 1:55 am

    I make a recipe like this and agree – it's fab!! Next time hit it with a little chipotle chili with adobo sauce (sold in a can). Either in the slaw or the dip. I know you guys love spicy — you will love it! Xx

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  26. Shauna says

    July 26, 2016 at 2:23 am

    Made these tonight! They were super yummy! The fish was especially great. So easy! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply

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