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Flavorful Cajun Blackened Fish Tacos

Cajun Blackened Fish Tacos
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Enjoy these flavorful Cajun Blackened Fish Tacos with a zesty slaw and spicy mayo for a perfect beachy dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs white fish fillets (like tilapia or cod)
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 taco shells
  • For the Slaw:
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • For the Spicy Mayo:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1-2 tablespoons hot sauce (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice

Instructions

  1. Pat the fish fillets dry and sprinkle evenly with Cajun seasoning.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear the fish for 3-4 minutes per side, until cooked through and blackened.
  4. While the fish cooks, prepare the slaw by combining cabbage, cilantro, red onion, lime juice, and salt in a bowl. Toss to combine.
  5. Prepare the spicy mayo by mixing mayonnaise, hot sauce, and lime juice in a small bowl.
  6. Flake the cooked fish into bite-sized pieces.
  7. Assemble the tacos by filling the taco shells with flaked fish, slaw, and a drizzle of spicy mayo.

Notes

  • You can use any white fish you prefer.
  • Adjust the hot sauce in the mayo to your spice preference.
  • Add other toppings like avocado or pickled jalapeños if desired.

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