Feel free to scale up to serve this recipe to a crowd.
What Does Blackened Mean?
Don’t worrywere not asking you to eat burned fish!
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The spices darken and char slightly, which wakes up their flavor and releases intense, delicious aromas.
The smoky flavors are balanced by a spicy slaw, sour cream, and fresh toppings.
We love grouper or mahi-mahi for these tacos, but honestly, any fish will work.
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Just pat it dry thoroughly before coating in spices and cooking.
How To Make Blackened Fish Tacos
Don’t let the idea of blackened fish intimidate you.
Some store-bought versions could have been sitting on the shelves for months (if not years!
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), and they lose their potency.
Whatever you choose to serve them with, it’s certain to feel like a party.
Packaged in airtight containers in the refrigerator, leftovers should remain fresh for up to two days.
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Warm the tortillas in the microwave or oven, and reassemble the tacos.
Garnish fresh before serving.
)grouper or mahi-mahi fillets(3/4 to 1 in.
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thick)
1Tbsp.canola oil
1/2cupsour cream
1/4cupchopped mild green chiles, drained (from 1 [4-oz.]
can)
8(4- to 5-in.
Cook fish:
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
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Remove fish from skillet.
Let cool slightly; use a fork to break fish into bite-size pieces.
Assemble tacos:
Spread sour cream mixture evenly onto center of tortillas; top withSpicy Slawand fish.
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Serve immediately with cilantro, radishes, avocado slices, and lime wedges.
If desired, you’re free to also use a combination of the two.
To prevent sticking, see to it the pan and oil are both hot before adding the fish.
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This will help sear the fish nicely.
When the fish is ready to be flipped, it will release from the pan.
