Spicy Blackened Fish Tacos with Lime Crema
 
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Spicy fish is paired with a cool, creamy sauce in these amazing spicy blackened fish tacos with lime crema! Try them with your favorite type of fish!
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Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 4 tacos or 2 servings
Ingredients
Lime Crema
  • ½ of a large lime, juiced (1-2 TBS)
  • ¼ cup sour cream
Blackening Seasoning
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ tsp onion powder, garlic powder, and salt, each
  • ⅛ tsp cayenne, thyme, and oregano, each
Tacos
  • ½ lb fish of choice, cut into 4 long strips
  • 2 tsp canola oil, or other nuetral flavored oil
  • 4 6-inch whole wheat tortillas
  • 2 cups green cabbage, sliced
Instructions
  1. Mix together the lime juice and sour cream. Set lime crema aside.
  2. Mix together all ingredients for the blackening seasoning. Rub the seasoning evenly over all sides of the fish.
  3. In a large heavy bottomed skillet, such as cast iron, heat the oil until shimmering.
  4. Gently place the fish in the hot skillet and cook 2 minutes on each side, or until the fish is opaque and cooked through.
  5. Heat tortillas according to package directions. (I microwave mine for 15-20 seconds)
  6. Top each tortilla with a piece of fish and ½ cup sliced cabbage. Drizzle with lime crema and serve!
Recipe by Alison's Allspice at https://www.alisonsallspice.com/spicy-blackened-fish-tacos-lime-crema/