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Blackened Fish with Key Lime Tartar
Make it in the air fryer!
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- olive oil spray
- 4 6 oz. pieces fresh skinned white fish fillets (Mahi Mahi, grouper, red snapper, tilapia)
- 3 cups cooked wild rice or brown rice
- Lime wedges, for serving
Key Lime Tartar Sauce
- 1/4 cup reduced fat sour cream
- 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup finely chopped dill pickles, plus 1 tablespoon pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill
- 1 teaspoon fresh key lime juice
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- Combine the ingredients for the tartar sauce and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- In small bowl, combine the paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, salt, black pepper and mix to blend.
- Spritz the fish with oil on both sides and rub all over.
- Coat the fish on both sides with the spice mix.
Air Fryer Method:
- Spray the air fyer basket with oil. Working in batches, place the fish in the basket in a single layer and cook 400°F until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 5 to 7 minutes, turning halfway depending on the thickness of the fish.
Oven Method:
- Broil fish 6” from heating element high, 4-5 minutes, no need to turn.
To Serve:
- Place ¾ cup rice on each plate. 1 piece of fish, and divide sauce in 4 tiny bowls. Serve with lime wedges.