Zesty Blackened Cod Fish Tacos with Pickled Cabbage & Mango Salsa

Ingredients:

For the Pickled Cabbage:

½ cup water
½ cup apple cider vinegar
️ 1 jalapeno, sliced
1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups finely sliced and shredded red cabbage (about ¼ of a head)
For the Mango Salsa:

1 large red mango, diced
️ 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
½ medium red onion, finely diced
¼ cup cilantro, chopped
️ 1 jalapeno pepper, finely diced
1 ounce lime juice (from 1 lime)
Salt to taste
For the Fish:

️ 1 tablespoon chili powder
️ 2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
️ ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
️ ¼ teaspoon black pepper
1½ pounds fresh white fish (Cod works well)
2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
8 corn or flour tortillas
Instructions:

Prepare the Pickled Cabbage:

In a small saucepan, combine water, apple cider vinegar, sliced jalapeno, sliced garlic, granulated sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Remove from heat and carefully pour over the shredded red cabbage.
Toss the cabbage with tongs and allow it to cool for 10 minutes.
Transfer to glass storage jars and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes while preparing the mango salsa.
Make the Mango Salsa:

In a large mixing bowl, combine diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, diced jalapeno, lime juice, and salt to taste.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes or until ready to use.
Season and Cook the Fish:

In a small mixing bowl, combine chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, salt, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
Coat the fresh white fish thoroughly with the spice rub.
Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the seasoned fish for about 3 minutes on each side, until it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
Transfer the cooked fish to a clean plate and break it into bite-sized chunks.
Assemble the Tacos:

Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat, two at a time.
On each warmed tortilla, layer the pickled cabbage, blackened fish, and top with mango salsa. Add any additional desired toppings.
Serve and enjoy these vibrant and flavorful tacos!

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