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Two Blackened Tilapia Tacos.

Blackened Tilapia Tacos with Avocado Cilantro Sauce

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 262 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the tilapia:

  • 4 tilapia fillets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the avocado cilantro sauce:

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 1/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons water as needed

For the tacos:

  • 8 small corn or gluten free tortillas warmed
  • 2 cups shredded red cabbage
  • 1/4 cup diced white or yellow onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Lime wedges
  • Sliced jalapeno optional

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, mix the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, cayenne if using, salt, and black pepper.
  • Pat the tilapia dry and brush both sides with olive oil. Rub the spice mixture evenly over each fillet.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add a small amount of olive oil if needed. Cook the fillets for 3 to 4 minutes per side until opaque and flaky. Remove from heat and let rest briefly before breaking into chunks.
  • Add the avocado, sour cream or Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, olive oil, and salt to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Add water a tablespoon at a time until the sauce reaches your preferred consistency.
  • Place shredded cabbage onto each warmed tortilla. Add chunks of blackened tilapia, drizzle with avocado cilantro sauce, and top with diced onion and chopped cilantro.
  • Serve with lime wedges and optional jalapeno slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 262kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 280mgPotassium: 479mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 604IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 1mg
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