Quick & Easy Recipe: Blackened Fish Tacos + Instant pot Cilantro lime Rice

firm white fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Tofu is plant-based and lower in calories, while canned tuna is budget-friendly.

cajun seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: store-bought seasoning

A homemade blend can reduce sodium and customize flavors.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers a healthier option with similar creaminess.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole wheat adds fiber, while flour tortillas are often less expensive.

Wash fish with 1/2 tablespoon of baking soda, let set for about two minutes, then rinse and pat dry.

Coat the fish with blackened seasoning made from the listed spices.

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat until hot.

Add the seasoned fish to the skillet and cook until blackened and cooked through.

Warm the corn tortillas in the skillet for about 30 seconds on each side.

Shred the cabbage and prepare any additional toppings like pico de gallo and purple pilled onion.

Assemble the tacos by placing pieces of fish on each tortilla.

Top with shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, and purple onion.

Drizzle with lime juice and add hot sauce to taste.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens