Blackened Tilapia Fish Tacos

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Tristan Pike

1.5 pounds tilapia (I use 4 5 oz. fillets)

6 to 8 6-inch corn tortillas, warmed

½ cup Mexican cheese blend, more or less

2 tablespoon olive oil, divided

1 tablespoon butter

subheading: MARINADE:

3 tablespoons olive oil

3 tablespoons lime juice

1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce

1 ½ tablespoons Spice Rub (in directions)

subheading: SPICE RUB:

1 TBS EACH ancho chili powder, brown sugar

1 tsp EACH smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic pwdr, onion pwdr, salt

½ tsp EACH dried oregano, pepper

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

subheading: PINEAPPLE CUCUMBER SLAW:

2 cups chopped fresh pineapple

2 cups thinly sliced red cabbage

1 medium cucumber, peeled and chopped

¼ cup chopped red onion

½ cup loosely packed cilantro, chopped

1 tablespoon lime juice

salt and pepper to taste

subheading: AVOCADO CREMA:

1 medium avocado

½ cup sour cream

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

1 tablespoon lime juice

½ teaspoon salt

¼ teaspoon ground cumin

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

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