Dairy Free Fish Taco Easy Recipe 5 Minute

Blackened Fish Tacos are paired with a refreshing cilantro, lime, and avocado sauce for an epic taco flavor combo!  This quick and easy taco recipe makes a healthy gluten-free dinner or lunch and can be made with tilapia, cod, or any other white-fleshed fish.

Want a few other easy tacos recipes?  You might also enjoy these Blackened Shrimp Tacos, Black Bean & Sweet Potato Tacos, and these Roasted Cauliflower Tacos.

Blackened Fish Tacos

Growing up in Southeast Texas, on the border with Louisiana, exposes you to SOOO many different flavors.

We have Cajun and Mexican food influences, the best BBQ and Tex-Mex you'll ever find, and all of the fresh seafood you can imagine.

When the hubby and I lived in San Antonio, we LOVED going to this popular restaurant called The Cove.

My all-time favorite dish to get was their blackened fish tacos .

The blackened fish in the tacos had a nice kick and the cabbage slaw helped to calm it down.

Match. Made. In. Heaven.

So taking what I know best about Southern fare, I combined the flavors of Cajun and Mexican cuisines to create these delicious blackened fish tacos with a fresh avocado sauce.

Trust me… your taste buds will NOT be disappointed!

Ingredients

While this recipe does not require too many ingredients, there are a few you might want to double-check that you have on hand before whipping these tacos up for dinner.

• Fish – You can ready more below about what type of fish is best for tacos.  My personal preference is a mildly-flavored white-fleshed fish such as tilapia or cod.
• Blackened Seasoning – Homemade blackened seasoning is what I used in this recipe, but you can also opt to buy a Cajun or Creole season from your grocery store instead.
  • Please be aware that these are often A LOT hotter than the homemade kind so you may want to adjust how much you add accordingly.
• Tortillas – Corn tortillas pair wonderfully with the soft and flaky fish.  However, you can also choose to use Cassava Flour Tortillas if you want to make a grain-free fish taco.
• Avocado Sauce – Avocado, yogurt, cilantro, and lime juice combine to make the BEST fish taco sauce that can easily be made from scratch.
• Toppings – Add some shredded cabbage, crumbled queso fresca, finely chopped cilantro, red onion, or green onions when serving.

How to Make

These blackened fish tacos are a relatively quick and simple dinner recipe you can throw together in less than 30 minutes.

Here are the basic steps you will need to follow:

1. Combine blackened seasoning ingredients in a small bowl. Toss to combine.

2. Sprinkle blackened seasoning over both sides of the fish fillets. Rub seasoning into the fillets.

3. Place 2-3 tablespoons of oil into a cast iron skillet over medium-low heat.

4. Add fish fillets to heated skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on both sides.*

5. Combine avocado, yogurt, lime juice, cilantro, and salt into a small food processor or blender. Process until completely smooth and thoroughly combined.

6. Serve cooked fish on corn tortillas* with avocado sauce, cabbage, additional cilantro, green onions and queso fresca.

Best Kind of Fish for Tacos

For this particular version of these blackened fish tacos, I used fresh tilapia fillets.

However, since tilapia does not have a ton of nutritional value, feel free to swap it out for any other type of white-fleshed fish you prefer.

Some other varieties of fish you can try include:

• Cod
• Mahi Mahi
• Snapper
• Catfish

Avocado Sauce for Tacos

Since the blackened fish is a little on the spicy side, a creamy avocado sauce comes in handy to help tone down the heat in these tacos.

All you have to do is throw in the four avocado sauce ingredients (avocado, yogurt, cilantro, and lime juice) into a small food processor and voila!

You have super creamy, ultra flavorful, avocado sauce for tacos!

Corn Tortilla Magic

There's a secret trick I like to do before serving up ANY taco on corn tortillas.

From an Easy Breakfast Migas to a decadent al Pastor Taco…

They ALL taste better when you lightly cook the corn tortillas in a bit of coconut oil before serving.

Not only do they get a remarkable flavor…

But they also become super pliable and sturdy enough to load up all of those taco ingredients.

Storing

These blackened fish tacos are best when all of the components are stored separately.

The cooked fish will last for up to 2-3 days in an airtight container.

Place the chopped and shredded topping ingredients in their own individual containers.

Store the avocado sauce in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.

Reheating

Word to the wise here… Do not pre-make all of your blackened fish tacos with avocado sauce with the intention of heating them up later!  The corn tortillas WILL get soggy and very mushy <– Learned this the hard way.

Instead, you can assemble your tacos almost completely… Keep the avocado sauce on the side so you can add it AFTER you have re-heated your blackened fish tacos.

Other Taco Recipes

If you enjoyed these blackened fish tacos, you might also like to try out these other easy taco recipes:

Easy Shredded Chicken Tacos

Slow Cooker Pineapple Pulled Pork Tacos

Easy Skillet Steak Fajitas Recipe

Oven-Baked Sheet Pan Chicken Fajitas

Blackened Fish Tacos with Avocado Sauce

Blackened Fish Tacos are paired with a refreshing cilantro, lime, and avocado sauce for an epic taco flavor combo!  This quick and easy taco recipe makes a healthy gluten-free dinner or lunch and can be made with tilapia, cod, or any other white-fleshed fish.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 401 kcal

• 1 lb. tilapia fillets or other white-fleshed fish fillets, approximately ¾ - 1 inch thick*
• 2-3 Tbsp. olive oil

Blackened Seasoning:

• 1 tsp. paprika
• ¼ tsp. garlic powder
• ½ tsp. black pepper
• 1/8 – ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper depending on your spice preference
• ¼ tsp. oregano dried
• ¾ tsp. salt

Avocado Sauce:

• 1 large avocado peeled and pitted
• 2 Tbsp. Greek yogurt or dairy-free, plain
• 2 Tbsp. lime juice fresh
• 2 Tbsp. cilantro plus more for serving
• ¼ tsp. salt

1. In a small bowl combine blackened seasoning ingredients. Toss to combine.

2. Sprinkle blackened seasoning over both sides of the fish fillets. Rub seasoning into the fillets.

3. Place 2-3 tablespoons of oil into a cast iron skillet over medium-low heat. Add fish fillets to heated skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on both sides.*

4. While fish fillets are cooking, place avocado, yogurt, lime juice, 2 tablespoons cilantro, and ¼ teaspoon of salt into a small food processor or blender. Process until completely smooth and thoroughly combined.

5. Serve cooked fish on corn tortillas* with avocado sauce, cabbage, additional cilantro, green onions and queso fresca.  See this recipe in Meal Plan #5.

• If you choose another type of fish with a thickness greater than ¾ - 1 inch, be sure to cook the fish for additional time to ensure they are completely cooked.
• Warm up your corn tortillas in a skillet with a bit of coconut oil for added flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Blackened Fish Tacos with Avocado Sauce

Amount Per Serving

Calories 401 Calories from Fat 171

% Daily Value*

Fat 19g 29%

Saturated Fat 3g 19%

Cholesterol 62mg 21%

Sodium 585mg 25%

Potassium 748mg 21%

Carbohydrates 30g 10%

Fiber 7g 29%

Sugar 1g 1%

Protein 29g 58%

Vitamin A 550IU 11%

Vitamin C 12mg 15%

Calcium 119mg 12%

Iron 1.8mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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