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Blackened Cod Fish Tacos

Name: Blackened Cod Fish Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb cod fish ((cut into 3 inch long fillets)); 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp oregano; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 tbsp canola oil; 1 cup shredded green cabbage; 2 cups shredded red cabbage; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar ((can use lime or lemon juice, I just prefer vinegar for the cabbage slaw)); 2 ripe avocados sliced; 1 cup grape tomatoes ((or 1 cup diced tomatoes)); 1 jalapeño pepper chopped into small pieces; salsa verde for serving ((I used Stonewall brand, any salsa of your choice is fine)); lime wedges ((halves) and cilantro for serving); 12 flour tortillas

posted by Lyubomira on November 3, 2018

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Blackened Cod Fish Tacos – full of wonderful flavors, these fish tacos are better than the ones you order in a fancy restaurant!

Blackened cod fish tacos

These Blackened Cod Fish Tacos are so easy to make!

The seasoning for the cod is what makes their flavor unique. Served with avocado, tomatoes and homemade cabbage slaw.

I must admit – I love fish and shrimp tacos! It’s been a long time since I last made these and we haven’t gone to a Mexican restaurant in almost three months.

I got a chicken bowl from Chipotle last week and while eating it I kept telling myself, I have to make some tacos asap!

Blackened cod fish tacos

Why not take a break from traditional tacos using blackened cod fish.

I know that often fish tacos are made with tilapia, but this really isn’t my type of fish.

What fish is best for tacos?

When making fish tacos, I like to use cod fish.

Cod is relatively inexpensive and is perfect for a healthy fast meal.

Cod fish cooks fast and is perfect for some lazy meals !

It takes seasoning well and you can easily flake it.

Let’s even look at it this way: you can easily use your left over fish and these tacos only take 25 minutes (or even less) to prepare.

This is my go to taco recipe for a quick weeknight dinner.

How Long Do You Cook Cod For Fish Tacos?

Depending on the thickness of the fish, cook on the stove top over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes per side.

Blackening the fish, really matches the spicy nature of tacos.

What toppings do you put on cod fish tacos?

In this cod fish tacos recipe I added cabbage slaw, creamy avocado and flavorful salsa verde.

I really wanted to make this meal a quick one, that’s why I just added avocado slices, instead of making guacamole.

If you are the type of person, who doesn’t like just plain avocado slices in tacos, you can definitely make some homemade avocado and use it in your tacos.

Other toppings you may add to these blackened cod fish tacos?

If you are not a fan of cod fish, you can use tilapia or halibut instead. Don’t like fish at all? Try these with chicken. This Crock Pot Shredded Chicken from The Clean Eating Couple is quick and easy to make with only 4 ingredients.

Blackened Fish Tacos

I usually buy my salsa, but I’ve made it from scratch in the past.

This time I had a bottle of Stonewall Salsa Verde, which is one of my favorite brands.

If you are not a huge fan of spicy foods, you can only season the fish for this recipe with salt and pepper.

My family doesn’t mind the spiciness, that’s why I almost always blacken fish for tacos.

For the cabbage slaw, I used a mixture of green and purple cabbage, which I lightly tossed in some olive oil, vinegar and salt . Sorry, not a creamy slaw lover, but this is totally optional and you can add some mayo to the cabbage slaw.

Blackening is a cooking technique, used for cooking fish and other foods.

It is often associated with Cajun cuisine.

Spices used for blackening often are paprika, oregano, chili pepper, garlic or onion powder.

Foods are cooked in a hot cast iron skillet.

Blackened cod fish tacos

We had these tacos for dinner the other day, while watching A Million Ways To Die In The West ( a really crazy movie )!

I usually eat at least 4 of these, a great excuse, since fish changes its taste after sitting in the fridge.

Blackened Cod Fish Tacos

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