Blackened Fish Tacos
One of Tommy Bahama's most popular restaurant dishes, blackened fish tacos are a mouthwatering mashup of Cajun and Mexican cuisines. A combination of easy-to-make sauces gives the tacos their special flavor. You can assemble the tacos and serve them on a platter, or simply present all of the components at the table and let your guests make their own.
Makes 4 servings
2 (Roma) plum tomatoes, seeded and cut into 1/4-in. dice
1 Tbsp minced white or yellow onion
1 tsp minced fresh cilantro
1 tsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp olive oil (not extra virgin)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Lime Sour Cream
1/2 cup sour cream
1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
Chipotle Aioli (Makes about 3/4 cup)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp minced canned chipotles in adobo
2 1/2 tsp fresh lime juice
1/8 tsp kosher salt
Cajun Seasoning (Makes about 3 Tbsp)
2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
1 1/2 tsp granulated onion
1 1/2 tsp dried thyme
1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp kosher salt
1 cup mayonnaise
2 Tbsp rice vinegar
2 Tbsp drained and chopped pickled ginger for sushi
1 tsp celery seed
1 tsp sugar
1 small head green cabbage, cored and shredded, about 6 cups
2 cups peeled and julienned jícama (use a V-slicer or mandolin)
1/2 red onion, cut into thin half moons
1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
Hawaiian pink or kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper
Fish
4 cod or basia fillets, about 6 oz. each
4 tsp Cajun seasoning
4 Tbsp canola oil
To Serve
12 corn tortillas, heated
2 cups Asian Slaw (see below), drained well
Lime wedges, for garnish
Special equipment: 2 food-service plastic squeeze bottles