Blackened Tilapia Fish Tacos Recipe

Name: Blackened Tilapia Fish Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cabbage Slaw:; 1/2 small head red cabbage, shredded; 1/4 red onion, grated; 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 lime, juiced, divided; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 chipotle chili pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste; kosher salt to taste; freshly ground black pepper to taste; Guacamole:; 3 avocados; 1 jalapeno pepper, minced; 1/4 onion, minced; 1/2 teaspoon sriracha sauce, or to taste; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground red chile pepper; 4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets; 1 tablespoon canola oil

Servings: persons

Cabbage Slaw:
1/2 small head red cabbage, shredded
1/4 red onion, grated
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/2 cup sour cream
1 lime, juiced, divided
1 tablespoon honey
1 chipotle chili pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
kosher salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
Guacamole:
3 avocados
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
1/4 onion, minced
1/2 teaspoon sriracha sauce, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground red chile pepper
4 (6 ounce) tilapia fillets
1 tablespoon canola oil

1
Place cabbage and red onion in large bowl with cilantro. Mix sour cream, 1/2 the lime juice, honey, chipotle pepper, cayenne pepper, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper together in a separate bowl. Pour dressing over the cabbage mixture. Let marinate, 30 minutes to overnight.
2
Combine avocados, jalapeno pepper, minced onion, and sriracha sauce in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper; mash to make the guacamole.
3
Combine the remaining lime juice, brown sugar, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, salt, cumin, and ground red chile in another bowl. Sprinkle evenly over tilapia fillets.
4
Heat oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add tilapia; cook until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 3 minutes per side. Serve fish topped with slaw and guacamole.

153

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cabbage Slaw:, 1/2 small head red cabbage, shredded, 1/4 red onion, grated, 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro, and more.

Yes, Blackened Tilapia Fish 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.

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Blackened Tilapia Fish Tacos

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