Avocado Crema & Blackened Cod Fish Tacos

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A super simple Blackened Cod Fish Tacos recipe served with a crunchy slaw, creamy avocado sauce, and corn tortillas for an unforgettable dinner (or lunch)!

How to make blackened fish tacos?

  1. Mix the spices together (garlic powder, ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, dried oregano, and salt).
  2. Season the cod evenly with the seasoning mix. Cover and let it marinate in the fridge for at least 10 minutes.
  3. In the meantime, make the avocado crema by adding all ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth. Add more water or lime juice to thin out, if needed. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  4. Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium high heat.
  5. Add the marinated fish to the hot skillet, cooking 3-4 minutes on each side, or until crispy and fully cooked. Once cooked, use a fork to separate into bite-sized chunks.
  6. Heat up the corn tortillas on a grid

What to serve with fish tacos (complementary side dishes)?

  • Jalapeno poppers (perfect for a crowd)
  • Guacamole & Pico de Gallo with Tortilla Chips
  • Mango-Lime Salsa
  • Angel Hair Pasta tossed in Lemon Olive Oil, Salt, & Black Pepper
  • Queso & Tortilla Chips
  • Cilantro-Lime Rice
  • Grilled Corn, or Street Corn Salsa
  • Tex-Mex Quinoa Salad

What is Vita Ice?

Vita Ice is a vitamin infused, naturally flavored sparkling water - aka a refreshing drink to give you a little boost midday to keep you active and hydrated!

Does Vita Ice contain sugar?

Nope! Vita Ice is a zero calorie and contains zero sugar.

What flavors does Vita Ice have in their sparkling waters?

  • Black Raspberry
  • Acai Blueberry Pomegranate
  • Raspberry Citrus
  • Orange Mango
  • Lemon Lime
  • Peach Mango
  • Cherry Lime - wow!
  • Bing Cherry Plum
  • Grape Berry
  • Kiwi Horned Melon
  • Pink Grapefruit
  • Strawberry Watermelon
  • Strawberry Lemonade

Aka - there's one for everyone!

Is there any caffeine in Vita Ice?

There is only a small trace of caffeine due to the green tea extract ingredient!

Where can I find Vita Ice?

Click here, or go to VitaIce.com/store-locator/ to find a location nearest you to pick up in store today!

I truly hope you all enjoy this treasured recipe that has nestled its way into our hearts here in the ABM kitchen! ’till next time… xxL

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Avocado Crema & Blackened Cod Fish Tacos

A super simple blackened fish taco recipe served with a crunchy slaw, creamy avocado sauce, and corn tortillas.

PREP:
15
MINS
HOURS
COOK:
15
MINS
HOURS
TOTAL:
30
MINS
HOURS
TOTAL:
30

Ingredients

Servings: 4-5

For the Avocado Crema:

  • 1 ripe Avocado, pitted
  • 1 cup Fresh Cilantro
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 Garlic Clove
  • Salt & Black Pepper, to taste

For the Tacos:

  • 4 17-oz. Vita Ice Orange Mango, for serving
  • 6 Corn Tortillas
  • 1 - 1 1/2 lbs. Fresh Cod, or frozen and thawed
  • 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 2 tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 2 tsp. Ground Cumin
  • 2 tsp. Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp. Paprika
  • 1 tsp. Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp. Salt
  • Red Cabbage, shredded, for serving
  • Cilantro, for serving
  • Jalapenos, for serving
  • Lime Wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Mix the spices together (garlic powder, ground cumin, chili powder, paprika, dried oregano, and salt).
  2. Season the cod evenly with the seasoning mix. Cover and let it marinate in the fridge for at least 10 minutes.
  3. In the meantime, make the avocado crema by adding all ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth. Add more water or lime juice to thin out, if needed. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  4. Add the olive oil to a large skillet over medium high heat.
  5. Add the marinated fish to the hot skillet, cooking 3-4 minutes on each side, or until crispy and fully cooked. Once cooked, use a fork to separate into bite-sized chunks.
  6. Heat up the corn tortillas on a griddle.
  7. To assemble the tacos, add an equal amount of the blackened cod into the warm tortillas. Next add a generous dollop of the avocado crema and shredded cabbage. Garnish with sliced jalapenos and fresh cilantro leaves.
  8. Serve immediately with lime wedges and Vita Ice Orange Mango for a refreshing drink that'll compliment this easy fish dinner!

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