The contrast between tender and mildly spicy tilapia with cool and fresh slaw is simply amazing. You'll be reaching for the next taco before you know it!
Ingredients
Blackened Tilapia
- 4 ea tilapia filets ~1.5 lbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cayenne if you want less spicy, only add 1/2 tsp
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
Cilantro Garlic Slaw
- 8 cups shredded green cabbage sliced very thin (~1 whole head of cabbage)
- ¾ cup full fat greek yogurt
- ¼ cup mayo
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- ½ cup fresh cilantro coarse chopped
- 4 ea garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp salt + extra to taste
- 1 tsp black pepper
Tacos
- 8 ea tortillas warmed
- ⅓ cup fresh cilantro coarse chopped
- Optional garnish: favorite hot sauce, avocado slices, lime wedges
Instructions
- Start by preparing your slaw - in a large mixing bowl, add the greek yogurt, mayo, red wine vinegar, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, honey, salt, and pepper. Whisk together until combined. Add your finely sliced green cabbage and stir until evenly coated with dressing. Add additional salt + pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Make your fish seasoning - add onion powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper to a small bowl and whisk until evenly combined.
- Prepare your fish - preheat a large skillet to medium heat and add 2 tbsp olive oil. Pat tilapia filets dry on both sides with a paper towel. Sprinkle seasoning on both sides of tilapia and rub into filets with your fingers.
- To the skillet, add your tilapia filets and cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes per side, or until opaque and cooked through (internal temperature of 145F). Depending on the size of your skillet, you will likely need to do this in 2 batches to ensure the filets are not overcrowded in the pan.
- Assemble your tacos - fill each tortilla with the slaw and break apart tilapia filets with a fork into desired size pieces. Top with chopped fresh cilantro. Optional: serve with favorite hot sauce, avocado slices, and lime wedges. Enjoy!
Did you make this recipe?
Tag @themindfulhapa on Instagram and hashtag it #themindfulhapa!
Facebook Pin Recipe