Vegan Blackened Fish Tacos

Blackened tofu tacos topped with pickled red onion, purple cabbage, cilantro, and creamy sauce

These Vegan Blackened "Fish" Tacos are going to blow your mind. If you don’t believe in the power of tofu and its ability to transform, this recipe will change your mind! The tofu is seasoned with authentic spices and nori flakes for an aquatic taste, roasted to crispy perfection, and topped with tangy pickled onions, shredded cabbage, and a creamy dairy free sriracha crema that truly makes this dish unforgettable.

Course Appetizer, Dinner, lunch, Main Course

Cuisine Mexican, vegan

Keyword crispy tofu, dairy free, dairy free crema, fish tacos, gluten free, tacos, vegan fish tacos

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 216kcal

Author Jackie Akerberg

Equipment

Oven

Ingredients

16 oz high protein super firm tofu cut into 1" x 3" strips
2 tbsp coconut aminos
1 tbsp rice vinegar
3 tbsp blackened seasoning see blog details to make your own
1 tbsp nori flakes

Sriracha Crema Ingredients

⅓ cup dairy free plain unsweetened yogurt
2 tbsp sriracha more or less, for desired spice
1 tsp maple syrup

To Serve Ingredients

8 corn tortillas
½ cup shredded red cabbage
2 tbsp pickled onions
¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a large metal baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place each tofu strip between two chopsticks and at a horizontal angle, slice about 1/2 way through all the way across to create fish-like flaked texture on the strip. Repeat with all strips.
Add the coconut aminos and rice vinegar to one bowl and the blackened seasoning and nori flakes in another. Stir to combine. Dip each tofu strip in the liquid mixture first, letting excess drip off and transfer to the seasoning bowl. Coat to your liking. A heavier coating will result in a spicier, bolder taste. Place the seasoned strip on the baking sheet and repeat with all remaining strips.
Transfer to the oven and bake for 25 minutes until crisp on the exterior.
While the tofu is baking, add the ingredients for the sauce to a bowl and stir to combine. Season to taste.
Warm each tortilla for about 30 seconds either directly over a burner on a gas range, or in a skillet.
To assemble the tacos, fill each tortilla with a layer of cabbage, 2 tofu strips, a drizzle of crema and top with pickled onions and cilantro.

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