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–+ servings

Blackened Fish Tacos

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Equipment

  • Baking or Casserole Dish
  • Large Cast-Iron Skillet (10 inches)

Ingredients  

Blackening Seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
  • 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1½ teaspoons onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

Tacos

  • 1½ pounds cod fillets, cut into pieces
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cups bagged slaw mix
  • 6 corn tortillas, warmed
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 4 radishes, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro
  • lime-cilantro dressing, for drizzling
  • lime wedges, for serving

Instructions 

  • In a small bowl, whisk together all blackening seasoning ingredients. Leftover seasoning can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
  • Pat the cod dry with paper towels, then place it in a baking dish and season both sides generously with the blackening seasoning.
  • Melt the butter in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter is foamy, add the fish in a single layer, cooking in batches if needed. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until deeply browned and the fish flakes easily.
  • Gently flake the fish into large chunks. Fill each warm corn tortilla with a scoop of slaw mix, a few chunks of blackened fish, and slices of avocado. Garnish with radishes and cilantro, drizzle with lime-cilantro dressing, and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

1. Nutritional information: The nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. The nutritional value is for tacos as written and will vary based on the brand of ingredients used. It does not include the nutrition for any substitutions.
2. Be sure to check out the Key Ingredients along with the Recipe Tips and Notes sections found in the post for more tips, options, substitutions, and variations for this recipe! You will also find step-by-step photos there.