Spicy Blackened Fish Tacos

Name: Spicy Blackened Fish Tacos
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American, Mexican, TexMex
Ingredients: 1 - 2 teaspoons neutral oil (such as canola or avocado oil, optional); 2 cups corn kernels (fresh (from about 3 cobs) or frozen); 1 small clove garlic (grated or finely minced); 1 tablespoon lime juice (from about half a lime, plus more if needed); 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (finely minced); 2 tablespoons freshly grated Cotija cheese (optional); 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 teaspoon mild chili powder (such as Kashmiri chili powder or Ancho chili powder); 2 cups finely shredded cabbage (red or green); Salt; 2 ripe mangoes (preferably Honey/Champagne/Ataulfo, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes); 1 shallot (minced); 1/4 cup cilantro (finely minced); 1 mandarin orange (or 1/2 Navel orange, juiced); 2 teaspoons lime juice (from about half a lime); 12 ounces firm white fish (such as cod, mahi mahi, or halibut); 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon mild chili powder (such as Kashmiri chili powder or Ancho chili powder); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 3/4 teaspoon Diamond-Crystal Kosher Salt (or 1/2 teaspoon Morton Kosher Salt); 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons neutral oil (such as canola or avocado oil, divided); 4 Corn tortillas; Lime wedges and thinly sliced radishes (optional, for serving)

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:20min

These weeknight-friendly spicy blackened fish tacos are an absolute flavor bomb! Blackened fish is paired with a bright and punchy mango slaw and a creamy "elote-style" salad.

Updated at: Fri, 14 Aug 2026 02:22:36 GMT