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Snapper Fish Tacos: A Flavorful Caribbean Twist

Jerk Tavern
Try Snapper Fish Tacos for a tasty way to enjoy fresh seafood! This dish mixes bold Caribbean spices with fresh snapper. It's topped with a lively corn and black bean salsa and a creamy jerk yogurt sauce. Perfect for quick dinners, summer cookouts, or taco nights! These tacos will transport your taste buds to the Caribbean!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Caribbean, Jamaican
Servings 4
Calories 702 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Fish

  • 2 fresh snapper fillets
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tablespoon jerk seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 large egg wisk (add i tsp of seson mix to it), optional

Season Oil (this step is optional)

  • 7 pimento berries (whole all spice), optional
  • 2 pegs raw garlic optional
  • 3 stems fresh thyme optional
  • 1 cut scotch bonnet pepper optional

For the Corn & Black Bean Salsa

  • ½ cup corn (grilled or canned)
  • ½ cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
  • ¼ cup red onion (finely chopped)
  • ¼ cup green bell peppers (finely chopped)
  • ¼ cup fresh scallions (finely chopped)
  • 1 lemon Juice of 1 lemon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

For the Jerk Yogurt Sauce

  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon jerk seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt

For the Tacos

  • 6 small corn or flour tortillas
  • ½ cup shredded cabbage (optional, for added crunch)
  • Lime wedges for serving
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions
 

Step 1: Season and Cook the Snapper

  • Pat the snapper fillets dry with a paper towel.
  • In a small bowl, mix jerk seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. (save 1 tsp for egg)
  • Crack an egg in a bowl and teason with 1 tsp season blend
  • Add season mix to flour
  • Coat fish in egg then flour and set aside.

Fry Fish

  • Season Oil: with pimento berries, thyme, garlic, scotch bonnet. Heat with oil of choice over medium heat.
  • Pan-Fry: Cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and flaky.

Step 2: Prepare the Corn & Black Bean Salsa

  • In a bowl, combine corn, black beans, red onion, and cilantro.
  • Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the mixture.
  • Add salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Toss everything together and set aside.

Step 3: Make the Jerk Yogurt Sauce

  • In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, jerk seasoning, honey, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
  • Stir until smooth and creamy.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.

Step 4: Assemble the Tacos

  • Warm the tortillas on a skillet or directly over a flame for a slight char.
  • Flake the cooked snapper into bite-sized pieces.
  • Place a portion of fish onto each tortilla.
  • Top with the corn & black bean salsa.
  • Drizzle generously with jerk yogurt sauce.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 3gCalories: 702kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 102gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 472mgPotassium: 2290mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2212IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 260mgIron: 4mg
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