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Blackened Fish Tacos with Creamy Avocado Sauce

Blackened fish tacos with creamy avocado sauce are a delicious and flavorful take on traditional fish tacos. The blackened seasoning adds a smoky and spicy kick to the tender and flaky fish, while the creamy avocado sauce adds a cooling and tangy element to the dish. This combination of flavors and textures makes for a truly satisfying and mouthwatering meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or for entertaining guests.

Prep Time:

25 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 tacos

Ingredients

2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon brown sugar

salt and ground black pepper to taste

3 (4 ounce) fillets flounder

1 tablespoon olive oil, or as needed

6 (6 inch) corn tortillas

½ (8 ounce) package coleslaw mix

½ cup chopped cilantro

2 medium limes, juiced

salt and ground black pepper to taste

1 large avocado, diced

½ cup chopped cilantro

¼ cup water

2 medium limes, juiced

3 tablespoons mayonnaise

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard

salt and ground black pepper to taste

½ tablespoon chopped pickled jalapeno peppers

Directions

Step 1

Combine garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Rub the mixture on both sides of the fish.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Place fish in the hot skillet and cook until the outside has browned and fish is flaky, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove from heat and break fillets into pieces.

Step 3

Heat tortillas in the same skillet over low heat until warm, about 30 seconds per side.

Step 4

Prepare coleslaw: Combine coleslaw mix, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix until well combined. Set aside.

Step 5

Prepare avocado sauce: Combine avocado, cilantro, water, lime juice, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a blender or food chopper; blend until smooth. Stir in jalapenos.

Step 6

Evenly distribute the fish into each tortilla, add in some slaw, and top with a heaping spoon of the avocado sauce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

589

Calories

34g

Fat

51g

Carbs

28g

Protein

Complement

The blackened fish is typically made by coating the fish in a mixture of spices such as paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder, and then searing it in a hot skillet to create a crispy and flavorful crust. The creamy avocado sauce, made with ripe avocados, sour cream, lime juice, and cilantro, adds a rich and creamy element to the tacos, balancing out the heat from the blackened seasoning. When served in warm tortillas and topped with crunchy cabbage, fresh tomatoes, and a squeeze of lime, these blackened fish tacos with creamy avocado sauce are sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.