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Blackened Fish Tacos Recipe Easy Homemade with Mango Salsa and Chipotle Crema

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These blackened fish tacos feature a crispy, smoky crust on firm white fish, paired with fresh mango salsa and a creamy, smoky chipotle crema. Ready in under 30 minutes, they are perfect for quick, flavorful weeknight dinners or casual entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) white fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia)
  • Blackening seasoning blend (paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
  • 1 cup (150 g) ripe mango, diced
  • ½ cup (75 g) red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup (40 g) red onion, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup (120 ml) sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced, plus 1 tbsp adobo sauce
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • Salt, to taste
  • 8–10 small corn or flour tortillas
  • Optional: shredded cabbage or lettuce
  • Optional: avocado slices

Instructions

  1. Prep the Salsa (10 minutes): In a medium bowl, combine diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, and cilantro. Squeeze in lime juice and season with salt and pepper. Stir gently and set aside.
  2. Make the Chipotle Crema (5 minutes): In a small bowl, mix sour cream or Greek yogurt with minced chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, and lime juice. Season with salt. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  3. Season the Fish (5 minutes): Pat fish fillets dry with paper towels. Rub both sides evenly with blackening seasoning blend.
  4. Cook the Fish (8-10 minutes): Heat skillet over medium-high heat until very hot (3-4 minutes). Add oil and swirl to coat. Place fish fillets in pan and cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until edges are opaque and crust is charred but not burnt. Flip and cook other side for 3-4 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Warm the Tortillas (2-3 minutes): Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave wrapped in a damp towel until soft and pliable.
  6. Assemble the Tacos (5 minutes): Place a piece of fish on each tortilla. Top with mango salsa and a drizzle of chipotle crema. Add shredded cabbage or avocado slices if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use a hot pan to get a perfect blackened crust. Pat fish dry before seasoning to ensure crispiness. Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming. Fish continues cooking after removal from heat, so remove when it flakes easily but is still moist. Salsa and crema can be prepared ahead. For dairy-free crema, use blended silken tofu or coconut yogurt with chipotle and lime juice.

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