Blackened Fish Tacos

Overhead view of foul fish tacos in a row, next to lots of cilantro and lime slices

These easy blackened fish tacos are filled with tender and juicy mahi-mahi, and a spicy and complex spice rub. They're healthy, delicious, and only take 20 minutes to make.

Prep Time15

Cook Time5

Total Time20

Course: Entree

Cuisine: American

Keyword: blackened fish seasoning, blackened fish tacos, blackened mahi, mahi mahi tacos

Servings: servings

Calories: 335kcal

Author: Alyssa

Ingredients

1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne
2 teaspoons garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon Chinese 5-spice powder
4 fillets Mahi Mahi (or another white fish)
2 tablespoons avocado oil
8 corn tortillas
1 recipe Asian slaw

Instructions

In a large, shallow bowl, mix together the sea salt, ground black pepper, smoked paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, onion powder, and Chinese 5-spice powder.
Press the mahi-mahi fillets firmly into the spice mixture; first on one side and then on the other.
In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet, heat the avocado oil over high heat.
Add the mahi-mahi to the pan and cook for 3 minutes before flipping and cooking for an additional 3 minutes. You will know that the fish is done when it starts to flake apart a bit when poked with a fork.
Flake the fish apart and divide it between the corn tortillas.
Top with Asian slaw and serve.

Notes

Store leftover mahi-mahi in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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