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Blackened tilapia fish tacos with pineapple salsa

Savory Blackened Tilapia Fish Tacos with Sweet Pineapple Salsa

Delight in Blackened Tilapia Fish Tacos with Pineapple Salsa—quick to prepare, bursting with flavor, and a refreshing twist on traditional tacos.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Tilapia Mild and flaky
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil For frying
  • 2 teaspoon Sweet Paprika For blackening spice
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper Adjust for spice tolerance
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt Can substitute sour cream
  • 1 each Lime Zest and juice
  • 0.5 cup Cilantro Chopped
For the Salsa
  • 1 cup Pineapple Chopped
  • 0.25 cup Red Onion Diced
  • 1 each Jalapeno Chopped, remove seeds for mild
For the Tacos
  • 8 each Tortillas Corn tortillas for gluten-free

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the blackening seasoning by combining sweet paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl.
  2. Make the cilantro lime sauce by mixing lime zest, lime juice, Greek yogurt, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro in another bowl.
  3. Prepare the pineapple salsa by dicing red onion, chopping pineapple and jalapeno, combining with lime juice and salt.
  4. Cook the tilapia fillets coated with blackening seasoning in a hot skillet with vegetable oil for 3-5 minutes per side.
  5. Assemble the tacos by placing broken tilapia pieces in warmed tortillas, topped with pineapple salsa and cilantro lime sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftover tilapia in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Salsa and sauce can be kept in separate containers in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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