BLACKENED FISH TACOS WITH BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALSA

BLACKENED FISH TACOS WITH BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALSA

Ingredients

Blackened Fish

• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1.5 lbs rockfish fillets or other firm white fish such as snapper, tilapia, cod etc.
• 4 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil

Black Bean and Corn Salsa

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lime juice or more, to taste
• kosher salt and pepper to taste
• 1 small clove of garlic minced
• 1 cup canned black beans drained and rinsed
• 1 cup corn kernels frozen and thawed, canned, or fresh
• 1 plum tomato seeded and diced
• 1/4 cup red onion chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped

Lime Crema

• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp lime zest
• 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

For serving

• 1 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta
• cilantro chopped
• 12 corn tortillas lightly toasted in the cast iron pan, or briefly heated in the microwave
• 1 lime cut into wedges

Instructions

Blackened Fish

1. In a small bowl, combine the paprika, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne, salt and pepper.
2. Sprinkle the seasoning mix evenly over both sides of the fish fillets.
3. In a large cast iron skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over high heat. Once the pan is very hot, add the fish fillets and sear for about 2-3 minutes, until dark but not burnt. Flip the fish and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side, until cooked through.
4. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm. Before serving, tear the fish into large chunks.

Black Bean and Corn Salsa

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine the black beans, corn, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro. Add the dressing and toss until well combined.

Lime Crema

1. In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, lime zest, lime juice and salt.
2. Serve fish with tortillas, salsa, cheese, lime crema, lime wedges and extra cilantro.

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