It’s a beautiful evening, and you’re in the mood for something light, flavorful, and surprisingly easy to whip up. Enter the scene, Blackened Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa for Two! This quick and easy recipe, brought to you by Love’s Kitchen, is not only perfect for a weeknight dinner but also special enough to serve on a date night.
A Fiesta of Flavors
Mexican cuisine is famous for its vibrant flavors, colorful presentations, and unique combinations. Our Blackened Fish Tacos are a true testament to this culinary culture. The distinct, smoky flavor of the blackened fish harmonizes beautifully with the fresh, sweet, and tangy mango salsa, offering a dance of textures and flavors with each bite.
Bringing the Beach to Your Kitchen
Eating these Blackened Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa for Two will transport you and your partner to a sunny beachside shack where the salsa is always fresh, and the fish are just off the boat. There’s nothing like a meal that doesn’t just satiate your hunger but also gives you a mini-vacation in the middle of the week.
Blackened Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa for Two
Equipment
- Non-stick Skillet
- Mixing Bowls
Ingredients
- 2 white fish fillets (cod, haddock, or tilapia)
- 2 tbsp blackening spice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For the mango salsa
- 1 ripe mango diced
- 1/2 red onion finely chopped
- 1 jalapeno finely chopped
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 handful fresh cilantro chopped
Other
- 4 small tortillas
- sour cream for serving
Instructions
- Start by preparing the mango salsa. In a bowl, combine the diced mango, chopped onion, jalapeno, lime juice, and cilantro. Mix well and set aside to let the flavors meld together.
- Pat the fish fillets dry and rub them with the blackening spice.
- Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the fish fillets and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until the fish is cooked through and the exterior is nicely blackened.
- Warm the tortillas in the oven or on a skillet.
- To assemble the tacos, spread a little sour cream on each tortilla, top with a piece of the blackened fish, and then a generous spoonful of the mango salsa. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Here’s What You’ll Need
The best part about this recipe is its simplicity. To create this seaside dish, you’ll need white fish fillets like cod, haddock, or tilapia, and blackening spice for the tacos. For the mango salsa, a ripe mango, red onion, jalapeno, lime, and fresh cilantro are all you’ll need. Round things off with small tortillas and some sour cream for serving.
Let’s Get Cooking
First, you’ll start by preparing the mango salsa. This involves mixing the diced mango, chopped onion, jalapeno, lime juice, and cilantro in a bowl. After setting it aside to let the flavors meld together, you’ll then rub the fish fillets with the blackening spice before cooking them in a hot skillet until they’re perfectly blackened.
Once your fish is cooked, you’ll assemble your tacos. Just spread a little sour cream on each tortilla, top it with a piece of the blackened fish, and then add a generous spoonful of the mango salsa. Voila! Your Blackened Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa for Two are ready to serve and savor.
Health in Every Bite
What’s amazing about these Blackened Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa is that they are not just flavorful but also incredibly healthy. Each serving provides a good balance of carbs, protein, and fats along with essential vitamins and minerals. Plus, the mango salsa is a great source of Vitamin C.
Making Mealtime Special
Remember, cooking is an act of love. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, preparing a meal like our Blackened Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa for Two, can transform an ordinary evening into a memorable one. So why not don your aprons, turn on some music, and enjoy the process of cooking together?
At Love’s Kitchen, we are passionate about creating recipes that not only feed the body but also nourish the soul. Our Blackened Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa for Two is a shining example of this, blending ease, nutrition, and amazing flavors in one recipe. Try it out and let us know how you liked it!
Love’s Kitchen: Your Partner in Culinary Adventures
Looking for more recipes to cook for your loved one? Explore our category, Love’s Kitchen, where we bring you a range of delicious and easy-to-make recipes that are perfect for a couple. Whether it’s a healthy salad or a classic pasta dish, we’ve got you covered!
It’s time to create beautiful culinary memories with your loved one. Cook with love, cook in Love’s Kitchen!
Happy cooking and bon appétit!
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Known to her fans as "Romantic Rena," Rena Schneider is a culinary artist, love enthusiast, and the guiding force behind the "Love's Kitchen" series on loveinteract.com.
In Rena's world, every dish is a love letter, every meal a date, and the kitchen, a place where love stories unfold. With Rena, you're not just cooking food; you're cooking love. Join her and discover the magic that happens when you combine love and food in perfect harmony.