Blackened Fish Tacos

TACO TUESDAY is always a good idea!!

What I love the most about tacos is that you can literally make any version your heart desires! Bowl, Taco, Burrito...Crunchy or Soft... Chicken, Steak, Tilapia ... Toppings GALORE! Tacos are a weekly menu item for my family because it's a quick and easy meal you'll never get tired of. 

There's really  no "secret recipe" to share for tacos but what I did want to share is the most AMAZING blackening seasoning mix for your fish tacos. I've used this seasoning when making both salmon and tilapia and it was absolutely delicious on both! I think the key is 50% your spice mixture and 50% how you cook it. I'll share both below, along with some of my favorite taco "toppings" you may not have thought of.

Blackened Seasoning Blend

2 teaspoons each of - Paprika, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Italian Seasoning

1 Teaspoon Salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

(Mix together in a bowl)

Cooking Your Fish

1) Remove fish from the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temp (this allows for even cooking) - I always remove any skin from the fish or buy it skinless from the store.

2) Pat fish dry with a a paper towel to remove any excess water. Lightly brush fish with EVOO. Rub blackened seasoning blend onto fish,  making sure to cover both sides.

3) Heat a non-stick skillet on the stove. Once hot, add 2 TBSP olive oil. Add fish to the pan and cook on each side for 3-4 minutes. May be more or less depending on the thickness of your fish.

Note: Once your fish is in the pan, DO NOT manipulate or move it. This will cause the fish to fall apart. 

Topping Ideas

Diced Mango

Avocado

Corn

Black Beans

Pickled Red Onion

(Thinly slice red onion. Place it in a bowl with 2 TBSP white vinegar, 1 TBSP water, 1/2 tsp sugar and 1/2 tsp of salt. Let sit for at least 15 minutes or make ahead of time)

Lime Slaw

(coleslaw mix, lime juice, salt and pepper)

Pineapple

Diced Tomato

Sauteed Bell Pepper & Onion

Cheddar, Feta, Cotija, Pepper Jack

I'd love to hear some of your favorite taco recipes! I'm always looking for new ideas to mix up our TACO TUESDAYS!

XOXO, Alyssa