Fish tacos are popular these days, Try this delicious version of blackened flounder tacos the next time fish tacos are on your weekly menu.

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I'll admit that I had never wanted to try fish tacos of any sort. I may live along the Gulf of Mexico and have fish at my fingertips year round, but I always felt that fish didn't belong in tacos.
I like my fish fried or blackened, not wrapped in a tortilla shell, fussed up with other ingredients.
Zack on the other hand, is more adventurous when it comes to food. He has always wanted to try fish tacos.
He knows how much we like to eat Mexican inspired food, as in most of the time.
Anyway. He was on MSN one day and one of those food related posts came up on the main page where it links to a couple of dozen recipes. It was tacos, so he browsed, and sent me the link.
I browsed through, and agreed to tempt fish tacos. SOLD! They are amazing!
Have you seen all of our Mexican recipes?
We used flounder, because like I mentioned I live along the gulf coast, and tilapia isn't found in our ocean. You can certainly use a different fish, check below for some other options.
Wholly moly....these blackened flounder tacos were amazing! They were a hit, and I'm so glad that I decided to try them out.
Can I use another kind of fish for these tacos?
Sure! You can use Tilapia, Grouper, or any other white flesh fish. I wouldn't go with a tuna or salmon with this particular recipe.
Seems like a lot of fuss...any shortcuts?
Buy premade slaw, and add the cilantro and lime juice too it. You can usually find slaw with these ingredients, except maybe the onion.
For this recipe, I've made it with and without the onion.
Don't have Greek Yogurt?
No problem, you can use sour cream instead.
Do I really need flour tortillas?
Nope, corn works just as great. Whatever tortilla shell your family likes, go with that one.
What do you need to make Blackened Flounder Tacos?
::tacos::
flounder fillets-smoked paprika-salt-pepper-garlic powder-oregano-onion powder-cumin-brown sugar-cayenne pepper-oil-tortillas
::slaw::
red cabbage-green cabbage-onion-cilantro-lime
::avocado cilantro sauce::
plain greek yogurt-avocado-cilantro-lime-jalapeno-salt
How are leftovers?
I'm not a fan of leftover fish. Blame it on my childhood where I could get fresh fish every single weekend, when we were on the river fishing.
HOWEVER, stored in air tight containers, the sauce will keep for up to a week. You will need to stir it before serving again.
The slaw will make it for about 3 days. And the fish is really good when eaten, no later than 48 hours.
Looking for more recipes that include fish/seafood?
- One Pan Crispy Flounder & Vegetables
- One Pan Fajita Flavored Salmon
- Simple Honey Glazed Salmon
- Fajita Salmon Rice Bowl
- Cheesy Tuna Pasta Skillet
- The Best Tuna Patties Ever
Blackened Flounder Tacos
Fish tacos are popular these days, Try this delicious version of blackened flounder tacos the next time fish tacos are on your weekly menu.
Ingredients
tacos
- 1 ½ pounds flounder fillets
- 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 12 tortillas
slaw
- ½ small red cabbage
- ¼ small green cabbage
- ½ medium sized onion chopped
- ½ cup cilantro
- juice of 1 lime
avocado cilantro sauce
- ½ cup plain greek yogurt
- 1 ripe avocado pitted and skinned
- ¼ cup cilantro
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 small jalapeno seeded and diced
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the seasonings for the flounder. Sprinkle the mixture over both sides of the fish, rubbing the spices in on each side.
- Combine all the ingredients for the slaw, cover and place in the fridge.
- Combine all the ingredients for the avocado cilantro sauce in a food processor. Blend until creamy. Pour into a bowl, cover, and place in the fridge.
- In a large non-stick pan, heat 2 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium high heat.
- Once the oil is heated, cook the flounder in batches until it’s all cooked.
- (each piece should cook for no more than 5 minutes per side)
- Put together your fish tacos by placing assembling as follows: tortilla, fish, slaw, sauce.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
5Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 661Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 77mgSodium: 1626mgCarbohydrates: 78gFiber: 9gSugar: 4gProtein: 36g
Melanie Redd says
Yum! These tacos look so good!
We had some tacos like this at a little Mexican place in Columbus, OH. I was hoping to find a recipe for them so I could make them myself. Yours is very close!
I came over on Mama Moments, and I'm glad to find your site.
Hope you enjoy a blessed Labor Day~
Melanie
Joanna says
I hope that you enjoy these Melanie, and that they taste like the ones you had!
Emma says
Oh! I wish I liked seafood, these look delicious. I've pinned the recipe for the slaw and dressing; those sound good too 🙂
Joanna says
This slaw and dressing are delicious on their own. Enjoy!
Mishael Witty says
Fish tacos! Yay! 🙂 These look excellent. Pinning to save for later, although I'm probably the only one in my family who will eat them.
Joanna says
Maybe your family will surprise you! I was shocked that I liked them. 🙂
Abby says
I'm right there with you- I love tacos, and I love good fish, but together... I think I'm a believer now, though 🙂
Joanna says
I think you'll enjoy these Abby!
Kathy says
Thank you for sharing at the Recipe Swap. I too have had a reluctance to try fish tacos, but this does look really good.
Joanna says
Thanks Kathy!
Ashley says
This looks SO good! Thanks for sharing with us at the Merry Monday link party. I hope you'll join us again next week. Sharing your post on Twitter!
Joanna says
Thanks Ashley!
Jess says
holy cow this sounds so delicious! I LOVE cilantro!
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Joanna says
Thank you!
angie says
sounds so super yummy this would be a delicious meal to share
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Joanna says
Thanks Angie!
Mrs. AOK says
Yes!!! I made fish tacos last night, I'm always down for more. 🙂
Thanks for sharing with us at Mommy Monday!
XOXO
Joanna says
Good for you Mrs. AOK! 🙂
Clairejustine oxox (Clairejustineoxox) says
Whoo I am so hungry now, this looks so yummy 🙂
Thanks for sharing at Creative Mondays
Joanna says
Thanks Clairejustine!
Kirsty Hijacked By Twins says
I am a big fish eater, I would happily eat fish everyday. These look like a great altewrntive to the traditional meat tacos. Thank you for sharing with #cookblogshare x
Joanna says
Enjoy Kristy!
Miz Helen says
This looks fantastic, we will love it! Hope you are having a great day and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
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Miz Helen
Joanna says
Thanks Miz Helen!
Michelle James says
I think that my son would LOVE these. I am not a fish person so, thank goodness my mom would feed the boys fish every once in a while. I will print this out for him. Thanks so much for sharing at #HomeMattersParty
Joanna says
I hope your son loves it as much as we do!
Eileen Grodziak says
These are the bomb! A definite favorite at my house, I have made them several times. Tonight, I didn't have yogurt; lowfat cottage cheese worked just as well. I always have leftover slaw which is perfect in a turkey or ham sandwich for lunch.