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Blackened Fish Tacos

Dmitri Magi
Tacos are fun, flavorful, and incredibly versatile. Today, I'm sharing my favorite recipe: Blackened Fish Tacos. Packed with bold spices, refreshing Mexican slaw, and creamy spicy mayo, they're perfect for Taco Tuesday or any craving. Plus, they're low in calories, nutritious, and quick to make. Let’s get started!
Calories: 350 | Protein: 25g | Carbs: 30g | Fat: 12g
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 2
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Air fryer (or a pan for cooking the fish)
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Mixing bowls (for slaw and mayo)
  • Tongs (for assembling tacos)
  • Small pan (for warming tortillas)

Ingredients
  

  • For the Fish:
  • 280 g cod fillets sliced
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Pinch of cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For the Mexican Slaw:
  • Half a shredded red cabbage
  • 1/3 cup chopped coriander
  • Half a finely diced red onion
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Juice from 1/2 lime
  • Salt to taste
  • For the Spicy Mayo:
  • 30 g light mayo
  • 20 g fat-free yogurt
  • 10 g sriracha
  • 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
  • For Assembling:
  • Mini tortillas as needed
  • 1 mashed avocado

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Fish:
  • Mix all the spices—Old Bay, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Coat the cod fillets generously with this spice blend. Pop the fillets into your air fryer and cook at 190°C for 10-12 minutes. Don’t have an air fryer? No worries! You can pan-sear the fish on medium heat until it’s flaky and cooked through.
  • Make the Slaw:
  • Combine shredded red cabbage, chopped coriander, diced red onion, cumin, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl. Toss everything together for a crunchy, zesty slaw.
  • Whip Up Spicy Mayo:
  • In a small bowl, mix light mayo, yogurt, sriracha, Dijon mustard, and Cajun seasoning. Taste and adjust the spice if you like it extra hot!
  • Assemble the Tacos:
  • Warm the tortillas on the stovetop for a few seconds on each side. Layer each tortilla with a spoonful of slaw, a piece of blackened fish, a dollop of mashed avocado, and a drizzle of spicy mayo.

Notes

  • Don’t Overcrowd the Air Fryer: Make sure the fillets are in a single layer for even cooking.
  • Check the Tortillas: Heat them just enough to soften without burning.
  • Adjust Spice Levels: If you’re not a fan of heat, reduce the cayenne and sriracha in the recipe.