Blackened Tilapia Tacos with Jalapeño Slaw
Paris Klees
We LOVE tacos in this house! They're quick, endlessly customizable, and we've tried them all — from seafood to lentils and everything in between. Tortillas are just the perfect vessel for delicious ingredients and saucy creations.
This recipe came together out of necessity. We didn't have much in the house, but we did have some staples: tilapia, cabbage, a Jalapeño, and tortillas. And of course, my brain immediately went to tacos.
To spice it up, we tried a new blackened fish recipe using one of our favorite Mediterranean spices: za'atar. The result? A bold, simple taco with heat, crunch, and flavor in every bite.
Blackened Tilapia Tacos with Jalapeño Slaw
Yield: 4 Servings | Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins | Total Time: 32 mins
Regardless of your allergies or dietary restrictions, we're committed to helping you enjoy our recipes. This recipe is already gluten-free and dairy-free, and we’ve also included a low FODMAP variation.
One Dish, 2 Allergy-Friendly Ways
GLUTEN FREE - DAIRY FREE RECIPE
Blackened Tilapia Ingredients:
- 6 - 8 corn tortillas
- 1 - 1.5 lbs tilapia
- 3 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp za'atar
- 1 tbsp lemon
- 1/2 tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 tbsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- a few tbsps of fresh parsley
Jalapeño Slaw Ingredients:
- half a red cabbage
- 1 - 2 jalapeños
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 lemon
- handful of fresh parsley
- 1 tsp sriracha
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Tartar Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup mayo
- handful of pickles
- dash of pickle juice
- salt and pepper
- 1 jalapeño if you are feeling crazy
GLUTEN FREE - DAIRY FREE - LOW FODMAP RECIPE
Blackened Tilapia Ingredients:
- 6 - 8 corn tortillas
- 1 - 1.5 lbs tilapia
- 3 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp za'atar
- 1 tbsp lemon
- 1/2 tbsp chili powder
- 1/2 tbsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- a few tbsps of fresh parsley
Jalapeño Slaw Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cup red cabbage (low FODMAP can only have half per meal)
- 1 small jalapeños
- Low FODMAP trick: pickled jalapeños are safe so you can substitute pickled for fresh if you want more spice
- Low FODMAP trick: pickled jalapeños are safe so you can substitute pickled for fresh if you want more spice
- 1 lemon
- handful of fresh parsley
- 1 tsp sriracha
- 2 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
Tartar Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup mayo
- handful of pickles
- dash of pickle juice
- salt and pepper
INSTRUCTIONS:
Blackened Tilapia Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Cut the tilapia into long strips — easier for layering into tacos.
- Add the tilapia to a parchment-lined baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix the spices, lemon, and oil until fully combined.
- Drizzle the sauce over the fish and mix until evenly coated.
- Bake for 10 - 12 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.
Jalapeño Slaw Instructions:
- Wash cabbage and jalapeño in a vinegar and water solution; set aside.
- Thinly slice the cabbage and dice the jalapeño; add both to a bowl.
- Chop the garlic and parsley, then add them to the bowl.
- Add the remaining slaw ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning to your liking.
Tartar Sauce Instructions:
- Dice pickles and add to a mixing bowl.
- Add mayo, a splash of pickle juice, and salt and pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
- Taste and adjust as needed.
Putting the Recipe Together:
- Heat a small skillet over medium heat and warm tortillas for about 2 minutes per side.
- Time to assemble: tortilla → scoop of tartar sauce → tilapia strips → a heaping pile of slaw.
- Enjoy!
We hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do. Comment below what you paired this dish with.
