Blackened Red Fish Tacos

Blackened Red Fish Tacos: Tacos are an easy fix, and are delectable when served with some salsa and guacamole salad. If you cannot find redfish, any light white fleshed fish like tilapia will work. Make sure the pan is hot and let the fish blacken otherwise the fish may stick to the pan if you try to turn too early.

Blackened Redfish Tacos

2, 6-8oz redfish fillets
Emeril’s Creole Seasoning
1 cup buttermilk
Flour tortillas
½ cup shredded lettuce
½ cup diced tomatoes
Salsa (see recipe)
Guacamole Salad (see recipe)

Soak the redfish fillets in the buttermilk for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Remove and pat dry. Season both sides with Emeril’s Creole Seasoning. Heat the cast iron skillet with a little oil until smoking. Place the fillets on the skillet cooking 2-4 minutes per side depending on the thickness of the fillets. Remove the fillets and place ½ fillet on lettuce in a tortilla and dress with tomatoes, salsa ad guacamole salad. Makes 4 tacos.

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