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Fish River Grill Blackened Fish Tacos Recipe
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Fish River Grill Blackened Fish Tacos Recipe

Fish River Grill Blackened Fish Tacos bring bold Gulf Coast seasoning, flaky fish and cool toppings together in every bite.
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Kid Favorite, Lunch, Main Course, Party Recipe
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Seafood, Southern, TexMex
Keyword: Cole Slaw, Fish, Local and Regional Favorite Recipes, Seafood, Tacos
Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

Blackening Seasoning

  • 1 tablespoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground Black Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

Fish

  • 1 pound Firm White Fish Fillets
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil

Toppings

  • 2 cups shredded Green Cabbage
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed Lime Juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped Fresh Cilantro
  • 8 Small Flour Tortillas

Instructions

  • Combine paprika, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme and cayenne pepper in a small bowl.
  • Pat fish dry. Coat both sides evenly with seasoning mixture.
  • Heat vegetable oil and unsalted butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • When oil/butter is hot and shimmering, cook fish 3 to 4 minutes per side until blackened and flaky.
  • Remove from heat and break into large pieces.
  • In a bowl, combine shredded cabbage, mayonnaise, lime juice and cilantro. Toss to coat.
  • Warm tortillas in a dry skillet until soft.
  • Fill each tortilla with blackened fish and top with cabbage mixture.
  • Serve immediately, hot.