Blackened Fish Tacos with Avocado Cilantro Aioli

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1½ teaspoons smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ pounds Mahi Mahi or Tilapia filets (cut lengthwise)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 8 soft corn tortillas 6-inch or smaller (street style)
  • Lime wedges
  • 1 cup red cabbage (shredded)
  • 1 cup green cabbage (shredded)
  • 1 cup tomatoes diced

Avocado Cilantro Aioli

  • 1 ripe medium avocado (peeled and pitted)
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
  • ¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro leaves
  • ½ jalapeno pepper (seeds removed and rough chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (rough chopped)
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • salt to taste

 

DIRECTIONS

For the aioli, combine avocado, sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, cilantro, jalapeno pepper and seasonings in a blender. Process until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl and refrigerate.

For the fish, combine dry spices in a bowl. Sprinkle and rub seasoning evenly over both sides of the fish filets.

Heat oil in a large grill pan (or sauté pan) over medium-high heat. Add fish and cook 2-4 minutes on each side or until just cooked through.

Heat tortillas to desired doneness. Divide fish evenly among tortillas. Spoon aioli in a Ziploc bag and cut the corner of the bag (to make a small opening). Top off with sauce, tomatoes, shredded cabbage and an additional squeeze of lime (if desired).