Description
Zesty blackened cod fish tacos dance with tangy pickled cabbage and sweet mango salsa, creating a flavor fiesta that celebrates coastal culinary magic. Caribbean-inspired ingredients bring bold, fresh excitement you can savor in every delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 ounces/170 grams each)
Seasonings and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons blackened seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Cooking Preparation:
- No additional ingredients in this category for this recipe
Instructions
- Prepare the cod by gently patting dry with paper towels, ensuring a moisture-free surface for optimal seasoning adherence.
- Generously coat both sides of cod fillets with blackened seasoning, creating an even, flavorful crust.
- Preheat a large skillet to medium-high heat with olive oil, creating a sizzling cooking surface around 375°F.
- Carefully place seasoned cod into the hot skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes per side until fish becomes opaque and easily flakes with a fork.
- Transfer cooked cod to a plate, allowing it to rest while preparing additional components.
- Create pickled cabbage by combining shredded cabbage with apple cider vinegar, sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Gently toss cabbage mixture, ensuring even coating, and let marinate for 15-20 minutes to develop tangy flavor profile.
- Craft mango salsa by combining diced mango, red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeno, fresh lime juice, and chopped cilantro.
- Season salsa with salt and pepper, mixing thoroughly to distribute ingredients evenly.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for 15-20 seconds until pliable.
- Delicately break cooked cod into bite-sized pieces using a fork.
- Assemble tacos by layering flaked cod onto warm tortillas.
- Top with pickled cabbage and vibrant mango salsa.
- Garnish with additional fresh cilantro and lime wedges for brightness.
- Serve immediately while ingredients remain fresh and temperatures are optimal.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality cod for the most delicate and flavorful results.
- Pat fish completely dry before seasoning to ensure perfect blackening and crispy exterior.
- Adjust blackening spice intensity based on personal heat preference by modifying seasoning blend.
- Use corn tortillas for gluten-free option or swap cod with tofu for vegetarian adaptation.
- Let pickled cabbage sit longer for deeper tangy flavor and enhanced crunch.
- Select ripe, sweet mangoes for balanced salsa that complements the spicy fish.
- Quickly cook fish to prevent overcooking and maintain tender, moist texture.
- Remove fish seeds and membranes from jalapeño to control spice level in salsa.
- Warm tortillas immediately before serving to maintain optimal softness and flexibility.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg