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Blackened Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos with Avocado Lime Sauce

Avocado Lime Sauce
 ½ cup sour cream
 1 ripe avocado
 2 tbsp fresh cilantro
 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
 Zest of 1 lime
 ½ tsp serrano pepper seeded and chopped
Blackened Mahi Mahi Tacos
 1 ½ tsp teaspoons smoked paprika
 1 ½ tsp dark brown sugar
 ½ tsp garlic powder
 ½ tsp onion powder
 ½ tsp salt
 ¾ tsp ground cumin
 ½ tsp ground chili pepper
 1 ½ lbs Mahi Mahi filets, cut lengthwise into smaller pieces if needed
 1 tbsp vegetable oil
 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas
 8 lime wedges
 1 cup diced tomatoes
 1 cup red cabbage, sliced thin
 1 cup green cabbage, sliced thin
 Cilantro, for garnish
1

Combine sour cream, avocado, cilantro, lime juice, lime zest and Serrano pepper in a blender; process until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl and refrigerate.

2

Combine paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, cumin and chili pepper in a small bowl. Sprinkle seasoning evenly over both sides of the fish filets.

3

Heat oil in a large cast-iron skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add fish to pan; cook 2-3 minutes on each side or until desired degree of doneness.

4

Warm tortillas according to package directions. Divide fish evenly among tortillas. Serve with lime wedges, tomatoes, cabbage, and cilantro.