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
- In a small bowl, combine the paprika, onion powder, thyme, oregano, cayenne, salt and pepper.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mix evenly over both sides of the fish fillets.
- 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.
- Transfer to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm. Before serving, tear the fish into large chunks.
Black Bean and Corn Salsa
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, lime juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the black beans, corn, tomatoes, onion, and cilantro. Add the dressing and toss until well combined.
Lime Crema
- In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, lime zest, lime juice and salt.
- Serve fish with tortillas, salsa, cheese, lime crema, lime wedges and extra cilantro.
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