Blackened Tilapia Soft Tacos

These Blackened Tilapia Soft Tacos are a simple, delicious, and affordable weeknight meal – as well as a great addition to any taco night buffet.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh tilapia fillets
• 1 tablespoon chili powder (feel free to use more if you like it spicier)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 teaspoons chopped jalapeno, seeds removed
• 1 teaspoon garlic chili sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 4 7-inch flour tortillas
• Lettuce, shredded
• Colby Jack Cheese, shredded
• Pickled red onions, sliced

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Lay out tilapia filets and pat both sides dry with paper towels.
2. 2Mix the chili powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a small bowl and sprinkle over both sides of the fish.
3. 3Heat a cast iron skillet to medium high heat and add the oil.
4. 4Once the oil is hot and shimmering, add the fish and cook 2-3 minutes on each side using a fish turner to flip. The fish should be blackened on the outside and soft and flaky in the center.
5. 5Remove to a platter and with two forks, flake into bite sized pieces.
6. 6While the fish is cooking, place all sauce ingredients in a small food processor and puree until smooth.
7. 7To assemble, line a flour tortilla with a little sauce, then lettuce, pieces of fish, cheese and pickled red onion. Serve with additional hot sauce.