Blackened Cod Tacos for One
Blackened Cod Tacos for One
ingredients
- 4 oz fresh cod fillet
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tbsp paprika
- 1/4 tbsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tbsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 2 small corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup green cabbage, shredded
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup pineapple, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 2 tbsp cotija cheese, crumbled
steps
- 1.
Preheat your grill or a small cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- 2.
In a small bowl, mix paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and black pepper to create a spice rub.
- 3.
Pat the cod fillet dry, then coat it with olive oil and rub the spice mixture evenly on both sides.
- 4.
Place the seasoned cod on the grill or skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, until cooked through and flaky.
- 5.
While the cod is cooking, combine shredded cabbage, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt in a bowl for the slaw. Toss gently to mix.
- 6.
In another bowl, mix diced pineapple, red onion, and lime juice for the pico. Stir well and set aside.
- 7.
Warm the corn tortillas on the grill or in a dry pan for 30 seconds per side until pliable.
- 8.
Assemble the taco by placing the blackened cod on one tortilla, followed by a scoop of cabbage slaw and pineapple pico.
- 9.
Top with crumbled cotija cheese and serve immediately.
