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Blackened Fish Tacos

These blackened fish tacos are an essential in my house when it comes to Taco Tuesday. We like to switch from beef, turkey, shrimp, and fish for tacos. I love making blackened fish for fish tacos because it gives the tacos a different but delicious taste.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: baked cod, baked fish, barbacoa tacos, cod fish tacos
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Fish

  • 1 lb cod
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 12 corn tortillas

Sauce

  • 1/2 cup sour cream or greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp sriracha
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • salt to liking

Toppings

  • avocado
  • jalapenos
  • coleslaw
  • red onion
  • tomatoes
  • cilantro
  • lime

Instructions

Fish

  • Mix together all of the seasonings in a small bowl. Pat dry the cod with a paper towel than spread the olive oil all over the fish. Add the seasoning to the fish and pat it down onto the fish.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for about 10-15 minutes or until the fish is flaky.

Sauce

  • Mix together all of the ingredients into a medium size bowl and keep in the fridge until ready to serve.