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Blackened Tilapia Tacos with Jalapeno Cream

I may have found my new favorite taco! The blackened tilapia is just slightly spicy (so up the ground red pepper for more of a punch) and paired with sweet corn, jalapeno cream, a few onions, and creamy avocado - this is a winner!
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Blackened Tilapia Tacos with Jalapeno Cream

SERVINGS : 2 PEOPLE PREP TIME : MINUTES

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/2 jalapeno, seeded and diced
  • 1 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1/2 pound tilapia fillets
  • 2 ears corn, husks intact
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 4 corn tortillas
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 avocado, thinly sliced
  • 1 lime, wedged
Servings:

Directions

  • Process sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, and jalapeno with a small food processor or hand blender.
  • Combine paprika, brown sugar, oregano, garlic powder, kosher salt, cumin, and red pepper in a small bowl.
  • Sprinkle tilapia with spice mixture.
  • Cut the stem end off each ear of corn. Place in the microwave and cook on high for 3-4 minutes or until tender.
  • Remove from microwave. Using a towel to protect your hands from the heat, squeeze the corn husk from the uncut end to push the husk and silk off the ear. Reserve husked corn for later.
  • Heat oil in a heavy skillet (cast iron preferably) over medium high heat until it begins to shimmer. Add tilapia and cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until fish flakes easily.
  • Add a bit more oil if necessary to the pan, then add the corn. Rotate and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the corn is golden brown in spots.
  • Cut the kernels from each ear.
  • Assemble the tacos by placing equal portions of tilapia, corn, red onion, and avocado.
  • Drizzle with jalapeno cream and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition per serving

Serving Size 347g Calories 445 Fat 19 Sat Fat 5 Sodium 367 Carbs 46 Sugars 5 Fiber 9 Protein 27.

NOTES

VEGETARIAN TIP: Use tofu instead of fish.

GLUTEN MODIFICATIONS: Use corn tortillas.

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