Name: Blackened Fish with Key Lime Tartar Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb fish fillets (such as mahi-mahi, tilapia, or cod); 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/3 cup light mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon key lime juice (or regular lime juice); 1 teaspoon lime zest; 1 tablespoon sweet relish; 1 teaspoon capers, chopped; salt and pepper to taste

1

Make the key lime tartar sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, key lime juice, lime zest, sweet relish, and capers. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

2

In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper to make the blackening spice blend.

3

Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels. Brush or drizzle with olive oil, then coat both sides generously with the blackening spice mixture.

4

Oven method: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place fish on a baking sheet lined with foil or a wire rack. Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

5

Air fryer method: Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Place fish in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until fish is cooked through.

6

Serve immediately with the key lime tartar sauce on the side.

Blackened Fish with Key Lime Tartar Sauce

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