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title: Blackened Tilapia Tacos
source: {name: HelloFresh, url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/blackened-tilapia-tacos-5df67e471413cb766f30164f}
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens: [Fish, Eggs, Wheat, Soy]
tags: [Easy Prep, Seafood, Quick, Tacos, Mexican]
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 8500
source_chef: Michelle Doll Olson
review_highlights:
  - {theme: Flavor, text: The seasoning on the tilapia was just right, complementing the coleslaw and sweet pineapple salsa perfectly.}
  - {theme: Suggestions, text: Try pairing these tacos with a margarita for a delicious combination.}
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/blackened-tilapia-tacos.avif"
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Adjust rack to top position and heat broiler to high or oven to 500 degrees. Wash and dry all produce. Drain @pineapple chunks{1%cup}(drained), then place in a #medium bowl{}. Chop half the @cilantro{⅓%cup} (save the rest for garnish). Halve @lime{1%unit}; cut one half into wedges. Halve and peel @shallot{1%unit}; mince. Mince @garlic{1%cloves}.

To the #medium bowl{} with pineapple, add minced shallot, half the chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice. Stir to combine. Season with @salt{1%tsp} and @black pepper{1%tsp}.

Pat @tilapia{6%oz} dry with paper towels and place on a #lightly oiled baking sheet{}. Drizzle with @olive oil{1%tbsp}, then season all over with salt, pepper, and @southwest spice blend{1%tsp}. Rub seasoning into tilapia to thoroughly coat. Broil or bake on top rack until lightly charred and cooked through ~{7%minutes}.

Meanwhile, in a #small bowl{}, combine @sour cream{⅓%cup}, @mayonnaise{2%tbsp}, a squeeze of lime juice, and minced garlic. Add @water{1%tbsp} 1 tsp at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

In a second #medium bowl{}, combine @shredded red cabbage{1%cup}, remaining chopped cilantro, @sugar{1%tsp}, a squeeze of lime juice, and 1 tbsp crema. Toss to thoroughly combine. Season with salt, pepper, and more lime juice to taste. Wrap @flour tortillas{4%unit} in damp paper towels and microwave until warm and pliable ~{30%seconds}.

Once cool enough to handle, break up tilapia into bite-size pieces. Divide between tortillas along with slaw and salsa. Drizzle with remaining crema. Tear leaves from reserved cilantro and sprinkle over tacos. Serve with any remaining lime wedges on the side.