Blackened Fish Tacos

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These blackened fish tacos pack a punch. The blackened fish gets plenty of flavor from herbs and spices, the salsa adds some zing and the cabbage provides a nice raw crunch.

Blackened Fish Tacos
Credit: Caitlin Bensel
Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 2 medium navel oranges

  • cup chopped white onion

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish

  • 1 medium red Fresno chile pepper, sliced very thinly

  • teaspoon salt

  • 2 tablespoons lime juice, divided

  • 1 pound skinless snapper fillets

  • 2 tablespoons Cajun blackened seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil, such as canola or avocado

  • 1 cup shredded red cabbage

  • 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas, warmed

Directions

  1. Slice top and bottom ends off oranges; cut off peel and white pith, following the shape of the fruit. Cut orange segments from membrane to remove and roughly chop. Place in a medium bowl. Discard peel, pith and membrane. Stir in onion, cilantro, chile, salt and 1 tablespoon lime juice.

  2. Sprinkle both sides of snapper evenly with Cajun seasoning. Heat oil in a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the snapper; cook until golden brown and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate and flake into large pieces using 2 forks. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice.

  3. Divide the snapper and cabbage evenly among warm tortillas. Top with the orange salsa. Garnish with additional cilantro, if desired.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, February 2021

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

302 Calories
7g Fat
34g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 2 tacos
Calories 302
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 34g 12%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 27g 54%
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Vitamin A 463IU 9%
Sodium 446mg 19%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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