Blackened Fish Tacos with Creamy Avocado Sauce
Blackened Fish Tacos with Creamy Avocado Sauce deliver smoky heat from spiced flounder, cooled by a lush avocado blend and brightened with lime-kissed cilantro slaw. Each bite balances char, tang, and crunch in warm corn tortillas, perfect for a lively weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Blackened Fish Tacos with Creamy Avocado Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 84 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 57
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 49
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
In a small bowl, mix together the garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, chili powder, cumin, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper. Rub this mixture onto both sides of the fish.
- 2
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the fish to the hot skillet and cook until the exterior is browned and the fish flakes easily, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Take off the heat and break the fillets into pieces.
- 3
Warm the tortillas in the same skillet over low heat until heated through, about 30 seconds per side.
- 4
Make the coleslaw: In a bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper, and stir until well mixed. Set aside.
- 5
Make the avocado sauce: In a blender or food chopper, combine the avocado, cilantro, water, lime juice, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper; blend until smooth. Stir in the jalapenos.
- 6
Divide the fish evenly among the tortillas, add some slaw, and finish with a heaping spoonful of the avocado sauce on top.
- Calories 429.07 kcal High 21%
- Protein 12.13 g Good Source 24%
- Carbohydrate 36.95 g 13%
- Total Fat 27.45 g High 35%
- Saturated Fat 3.76 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 23.83 mg Moderate 8%
- Sodium 274.14 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 7.75 g Good Source 28%
- Total Sugars 5.65 g --
- Added Sugars 1.33 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 68.7 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.61 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 645.06 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 46.34 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 19.08 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin D 0.96 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Eggs 🥚
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Blackened Fish Tacos with Creamy Avocado Sauce is made with 18 ingredients and serves 3. It takes about 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado, Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 429.07 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Blackened Fish Tacos with Creamy Avocado Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder, Coleslaw. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Blackened Fish Tacos with Creamy Avocado Sauce?
- About 35 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 429.07 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Blackened Fish Tacos with Creamy Avocado Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 18 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Blackened Fish Tacos with Creamy Avocado Sauce healthy?
- Blackened Fish Tacos with Creamy Avocado Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 429.07 calories and 12.13 g of protein, or 24% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 274.14 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.76 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Eggs, Corn and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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