Blackened Tilapia Tacos with Mango Slaw: Taco Night, Upgraded

Taco night just got an upgrade. Crispy blackened fish, sweet mango slaw, cool crema — 36 grams of protein and zero boring bites. These come together in 25 minutes and they taste like vacation.

Why it works

Blackened spice, sweet slaw, and cool crema balance each other perfectly — bold heat, fresh sweetness, and a creamy finish. It comes together fast and packs serious protein, so taco night feels like an upgrade without any extra work.

The recipe

Ingredients

• 1½ lb tilapia fillets · 2 tbsp blackening seasoning
• 8 corn tortillas · 1 mango, diced · 2 cups shredded cabbage
• Juice of 2 limes · ½ cup plain Greek yogurt · 1 avocado, sliced

Steps

1. Toss mango, cabbage, and half the lime juice for the slaw; stir yogurt with remaining lime juice for the crema.
2. Season tilapia generously; sear 3 min per side until flaky.
3. Warm tortillas; fill with fish, slaw, avocado, and a drizzle of crema.

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Credit: Recipe inspiration: the fish tacos with mango salsa reel by Tyler (@tylergrowthlife)

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— Dad