Blackened Tilapia Baja Tacos Recipe

Name: Blackened Tilapia Baja Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 cup thinly sliced white onion; 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 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas; 1/2 ripe peeled avocado, thinly sliced; 4 lime wedges

Servings: persons

1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 cup thinly sliced white onion
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 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets
1 tablespoon canola oil
8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
1/2 ripe peeled avocado, thinly sliced
4 lime wedges

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Combine first 4 ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth. Combine jalapeno sauce and onion in a small bowl.
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Combine paprika and next 6 ingredients (through ground red pepper); sprinkle evenly over fish. Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add fish to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.
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Warm tortillas according to package directions. Divide fish, onion mixture, and avocado evenly among tortillas. Serve with lime wedges.
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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped, and more.

Yes, Blackened Tilapia Baja Tacos falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Blackened Tilapia Baja Tacos

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