Blackened Tilapia Tacos with Cabbage Slaw

Embark on a culinary journey with our Blackened Tilapia Tacos featuring a flavorful combination of blackened tilapia, crisp cabbage slaw, and zesty toppings. The tilapia is seasoned to perfection with a blend of aromatic spices, providing a mouthwatering contrast to the crunchy freshness of the cabbage slaw. Wrapped in warm tortillas and garnished with lime and cilantro, these tacos are a fiesta for your taste buds—a celebration of bold flavors and textures that will transport you to the vibrant world of Mexican cuisine.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Ingredients:

For Blackened Tilapia:

• 4 tilapia fillets
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

For Cabbage Slaw:

• 2 cups shredded green cabbage
• 1/2 cup shredded purple cabbage
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• Salt and black pepper to taste

For Tacos:

• 8 small flour or corn tortillas, warmed
• Lime wedges and additional cilantro for garnish

Cooking Instructions:

1. Preparing Blackened Tilapia:

• In a small bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to create the blackening spice blend.
• Rub the tilapia fillets with the spice blend, ensuring they are well coated on both sides.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
• Cook tilapia fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side or until cooked through.

2. Making Cabbage Slaw:

• In a large bowl, combine shredded green cabbage, shredded purple cabbage, julienned carrot, and chopped cilantro.
• In a separate small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
• Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss until well coated.

3. Assembling Tacos:

• Place a spoonful of the cabbage slaw on a tortilla.
• Top with a blackened tilapia fillet.
• Garnish with additional cilantro and lime wedges if desired.

4. Serving:

• Serve the Blackened Tilapia Tacos with Cabbage Slaw immediately.
• Enjoy the explosion of flavors in every bite!

Delight in the bold and fresh flavors of our Blackened Tilapia Tacos with Cabbage Slaw—a culinary experience that brings the excitement of Mexican street food to your home.