Dinner for 2

Blackened Fish Tacos

Name: Blackened Fish Tacos
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Cajun and Creole
Ingredients: 1 lb cod; 3 tbsp blackening seasoning such as old bay; 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil; 1 package 6-inch corn tortillas; chipotle mayonnaise; 1 bag shredded purple cabbage or freshly shredded red/purple cabbage; 1 plum tomato; 1 bunch cilantro; 1 avocado; 1 lime cut into small wedges; finely grated cotija cheese; 1 1/2 tbsp paprika; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp onion powder; 1 tbsp ground dried thyme; 1 tsp ground black pepper; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; 1 tsp dried basil; 1 tsp salt

$29.48for 425 minServes 2

Seasoned cod cooks in a hot skillet, then fills corn tortillas with cabbage, tomato, avocado, and creamy mayonnaise.

Blackened Fish Tacos with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	White fish (tilapia, 1 lb$6.99/lb typical	1 lb	$6.99Typical price
	Tortillas, 1$0.30 each typical	1	$0.30Typical price
	Cabbage, 0.75 lb$0.79/lb typical	0.75 lb	$0.59Typical price
	Fresh tomatoes, 0.3 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.62Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, 1$1.49 each typical	1	$1.49Typical price
	Avocados, 1$1.29 each typical	1	$1.29Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 1$0.60 each typical	1	$0.60Typical price
	Swiss, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$14.74

Swaps

Swap white fish (tilapia for salmon filletsabout $3.00/lb more at typical prices
Swap tortillas for pitaabout $0.25/each more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilMustard, mayo, ketchupDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

25 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
2servings as written
$$$$typical cost tier

Cajun and Creole High-protein Dinners

Typical price

$7.37 per serving$29.48 for 4

City Store

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Ingredients

1 lb cod
3 tbsp blackening seasoning such as old bay
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 package 6-inch corn tortillas
chipotle mayonnaise
1 bag shredded purple cabbage or freshly shredded red/purple cabbage
1 plum tomato
1 bunch cilantro
1 avocado
1 lime cut into small wedges
finely grated cotija cheese
1 1/2 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp garlic powder
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp ground dried thyme
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp salt

Steps

Mix the blackening seasoning with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, pepper, cayenne, basil, and salt.
Coat the cod with olive oil and the seasoning mixture.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the cod for 3 to 4 minutes per side.
Check that the cod reaches 145 F and flakes easily, then break it into pieces.
Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side.
Fill the tortillas with cod, cabbage, tomato, cilantro, avocado, lime, mayonnaise, and cotija cheese.

Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with white fish (tilapia, cod, haddock) on sale.