Jul 14 2026

Blackened Fish Tacos Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

chili glaze, napa slaw, pico, feta, cumin aioli

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Ingredients

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Fish

Chili Glaze

Napa Slaw

Pico de Gallo

Cumin Aioli

Taco Assembly

Method

Fish Preparation

  1. 1

    Season the Fish

    Rub the white fish fillets with olive oil and then generously coat them with blackening seasoning on both sides.

  2. 2

    Cook the Fish

    Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned fish and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked through and blackened. Remove from heat and let rest.

Chili Glaze Preparation

  1. 3

    Make the Chili Glaze

    In a small bowl, whisk together chili powder, honey, soy sauce, and lime juice until smooth. Set aside.

Napa Slaw Preparation

  1. 4

    Prepare the Slaw

    In a large bowl, combine shredded napa cabbage, shredded carrot, chopped cilantro, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and salt. Toss until well combined and set aside.

Pico de Gallo Preparation

  1. 5

    Make the Pico de Gallo

    In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, diced red onion, minced jalapeño, lime juice, and salt. Mix well and set aside.

Cumin Aioli Preparation

  1. 6

    Prepare the Cumin Aioli

    In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, cumin, minced garlic, and lemon juice until smooth and well combined. Set aside.

Taco Assembly

  1. 7

    Assemble the Tacos

    Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet or microwave. Place a piece of blackened fish on each tortilla, drizzle with chili glaze, top with napa slaw, pico de gallo, and crumbled feta cheese. Finish with a dollop of cumin aioli.

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