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Blackened Fish Tacos (3) Recipe

Inspired by C Level Lounge

Time45m

Serves3

chipotle aioli, coleslaw, pineapple salsa and avocado creme, black beans

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Ingredients

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For the Blackened Fish

3 fillets white fish fillets (such as tilapia or mahi-mahi)

2 tsp Watkins paprika

1 tsp Cayenne pepper

1 tsp Watkins garlic powder

1 tsp Onion powder

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

2 tbs olive oil

For the Chipotle Aioli

1 cup Mayonnaise

2 tbs chipotle in adobo sauce

1 tbs ReaLime juice

1 clove Garlic, minced

For the Coleslaw

2 cups green cabbage, shredded

1 medium Carrot, grated

1 cup Mayonnaise

2 tbs Apple cider vinegar

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp white, green, and black pepper

For the Pineapple Salsa

1 cup pineapple, diced

1 tbs red onion, finely chopped

2 tbs cilantro, chopped

1 tbs ReaLime juice

1 to taste jalapeño, minced

For the Avocado Creme

1 medium avocado, ripe

1 cup Sour cream

1 tbs ReaLime juice

1 to taste Celtic sea salt

For Assembly

6 tortillas corn tortillas

1 cup black beans, cooked

Method

Prepare the Blackened Fish

1

Season the Fish

In a bowl, mix paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub this spice mix all over the fish fillets.

2

Cook the Fish

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fish and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until blackened and cooked through. Remove from heat and let it rest.

Make the Chipotle Aioli

3

Combine Ingredients

In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, chipotle in adobo, lime juice, and minced garlic until well combined.

Make the Coleslaw

4

Mix the Coleslaw

In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, grated carrot, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Toss until the cabbage is well coated.

Prepare the Pineapple Salsa

5

Combine Ingredients

In a bowl, mix diced pineapple, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and jalapeño. Stir well to combine.

Make the Avocado Creme

6

Blend the Ingredients

In a blender or food processor, combine the ripe avocado, sour cream, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.

Assemble the Tacos

7

Build the Tacos

Warm the corn tortillas and layer them with black beans, blackened fish, coleslaw, pineapple salsa, chipotle aioli, and avocado creme. Serve immediately.