Ingredients
For the Spice Rub:
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2 tsp smoked paprika
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1 tsp chili powder
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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1 tsp dried oregano
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½ tsp ground cumin
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½ tsp black pepper
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¼ tsp cayenne pepper
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1 tsp salt
For the Tacos:
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4 tilapia fillets (about 1.5 lbs)
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2 tbsp olive oil
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8 small flour tortillas
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1 lime, cut into wedges
For Serving:
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1 cup shredded purple cabbage
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½ cup chopped cilantro
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½ cup diced red onion
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½ cup cotija cheese, crumbled
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¼ cup Mexican crema or sriracha mayo
Instructions
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In small bowl, mix all spice rub ingredients together
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Pat tilapia fillets dry and coat generously with spice rub on both sides. Let sit 15 minutes
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Heat oil in cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until smoking
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Cook tilapia 3 minutes per side until blackened and flaky
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Remove from pan and flake with two forks. Squeeze lime juice over top
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Warm tortillas in dry skillet until slightly charred
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Build tacos with fish, cabbage, cilantro, red onion, and crema
Notes
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Let the fish sit with the rub for 15 minutes – it makes all the difference!
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Don’t move the fish while cooking – let it develop that beautiful crust
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Fresh lime juice at the end brightens everything up perfectly
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Servings: 4
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Calories: 320 kcal
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Diet: Gluten-Free (with corn tortillas)
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free