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Blackened Fish Tacos with Pico de Gallo
Blackening tilapia gives it a bold flavor, which is further enhanced with the spicy green chile pico de gallo salsa, and crunchy texture of the cabbage and jicama. These tacos are heavenly. It’s a filling and flavorful meat-free meal during Lent.
Yield:
6
-8 servings
Prep Time:
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time:
23
minutes
mins
Total Time:
38
minutes
mins
Author:
Yvette Marquez
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
Pico de Gallo:
1
jalapeño pepper
,
stemmed and chopped
4.5
ounces
chopped green chiles
3
small roma or vine-ripened tomatoes
,
chopped
1
small red onion
,
chopped
1
tablespoon
chopped cilantro
½
teaspoon
salt
juice of 1 lime
Topping Options:
jicama matchsticks
red cabbage
,
thinly sliced
chopped cilantro
lime wedges
Blackened Tilapia:
2
pounds
tilapia
,
4 fillets
4
teaspoons
agave nectar
1
packet
Taco Seasoning
,
recommend 25% less sodium
3
tablespoons
olive oil
,
plus more if needed
12
corn tortillas
Instructions
Pico de Gallo:
Put chopped jalapeño, green chile, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro in a large mixing bowl and sprinkle with salt.
Add lime juice and mix well. Taste and add additional salt if necessary.
Blackened Tilapia:
Preheat a griddle or cast iron pan for about 15 minutes.
Drizzle 1 teaspoon of agave nectar to each tilapia fillet on both sides.
Season the fillets by sprinkling them with taco seasoning on both sides and rub the seasonings in.
Heat oil in skillet over medium heat until hot.
Add fillets to skillet and pan fry for 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
Remove the tilapia to a plate and use a fork to flake the fish and break into chunks.
Heat corn tortillas on a griddle. Fill with tilapia and serve with pico de gallo, jicama, cabbage, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice.
Notes
Nutrition facts do not include ingredients listed as topping options.
Nutrition
Calories:
378
kcal
,
Carbohydrates:
37
g
,
Protein:
34
g
,
Fat:
11
g
,
Saturated Fat:
2
g
,
Cholesterol:
76
mg
,
Sodium:
773
mg
,
Potassium:
791
mg
,
Fiber:
6
g
,
Sugar:
9
g
,
Vitamin A:
1284
IU
,
Vitamin C:
25
mg
,
Calcium:
70
mg
,
Iron:
2
mg