Tender white fish baked in the best blackened seasoning recipe and dressed in a delicious avocado fish taco sauce!

Prep time: 15 mins  Cook time:  10 mins  Total time: 25 mins
Author: Danielle Fahrenkrug
Delightful Mom Food
Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 Tablespoon coconut oil, melted
  • 1 lb. Rockfish (about 2 large fillets)
  • Blackened Seasoning:
  • 1 Tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon of dried thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon of dried oregano leaves
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Avocado Fish Taco Sauce:
  • 1 avocado
  • ½ cup non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup of water
  • 2 cups of cilantro with stems
  • ½ lime juice
  • 1 large garlic clove
  • ½ teaspoon salt (I use Himalayan)
  • 1-2 splashes of chipotle sauce (optional)

FOR THE BLACKENED SEASONING YOU WILL NEED:

  • Paprika
  • Cayenne Pepper
  • Garlic Powder
  • Salt and Pepper
  • Herbs: Thyme and Oregano, dried

 TIPS TO MAKING THE BEST ROCKFISH:

  1. Make the rub by mixing cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, thyme, oregano, garlic powder and paprika. Set aside until ready to rub all over that delicious fish!
  2. Put fish in a pan and sprinkle your blackened mixture on top. Using your fingers rub it in all around the top and sides.
  3. Broil the blackened rockfish high for about 6-10 minutes depending on the thickness of the meat.

 

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