Blackened and Seared

Blackened Seared Fish Tacos (GF) are a great alternative to fried fish tacos, don’t get me wrong, a good fried fish taco with a great crema sauce, some cabbage, a great salsa and a squeeze of lime hits the spot.

This version is done with cod, you can use other fish you would like. Take a look at Port Orford Sustainable Seafood selection of Oregon Coast caught fish that would work great in this recipe.

This is cooked on the Kamado cast iron plate that allows the blackening seasoning to sear onto the fish. You can use a cast iron pan as well. Or use a cast iron skillet on the grill.

Blackening Seasoning Ingredients

Blackening seasoning has no mystery ingredients. Many brands on the market use a combination of either regular or smoked paprika, cayenne for the heat, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, salt and dried herbs such as basil, oregano and thyme.

When shopping for blackening seasoning you may need to try different brands to get one you like. Some that I have tried have better flavor than others. But making your own is easy to put together if you have the ingredients.

Make your own. For Mexican twist on blackening seasoning give this recipe a try –

• 1 tbsp Paprika
• 2 tbsp Ancho Chile Powder
• 2 tsp Chipotle Powder
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1/2 tsp Coriander
• 2 tsp Granulated Garlic
• 2 tsp Granulated Onion
• 1 1/2 tsp Mexican Oregano (can use regular Oregano but Mexican has such a distinct flavor in Mexican cooking)
• 2 tsp Kosher Salt

Various Taco Condiments

Using the same formula for the fried fish taco, this recipe will use a great Cilantro Lime Crema, cabbage, and choices for salsas to give you a heat bite that will be a refreshing finish with that squeeze of lime.

Salsas and Sauce Recipes

• Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
• Quick Chipotle Salsa
• Grilled Garden Vegetable Salsa
• Cilantro Lime Crema

Enjoy these Blackened Seared Fish Tacos (GF)!