Blackened Fish Tacos with Orange-Avocado Salsa

(recipe makes two tacos)

Tacos:1 pound of your favorite fresh fish, cut into approximately 1-inch chunks1 can black beans, strained and rinsedTaco-sized corn or flour tortillas

Blackened Seasoning: In a small jar or zip-top plastic bag, thoroughly mix the following ingredients (store excess seasoning in a cool, dry place for future use):

• 4 teaspoons dried thyme
• 4 teaspoons onion powder
• 4 teaspoons garlic powder
• 4 teaspoons salt
• 2 tablespoon paprika (smoked, if available)
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 ½ teaspoon ground cumin

Orange-Avocado Salsa

Dice the following ingredients and toss together in a small bowl with a squeeze of fresh lime, and salt and pepper to taste:

• ½ ripe avocado
• ½ cup orange
• 1 Roma tomato, seeded and ribbed
• ¼ red onion
• ¼ cup cilantro leaves, stemmed
• 1 small jalapeño, seeded and ribbed (optional)

Preparation

In a small bowl, add fish and enough blackened seasoning to coat evenly. Carefully place seasoned fish in a non-stick skillet over med-high heat, sautéing evenly on all sides for about four minutes, or until fish begins to flake easily.

Warm tortillas and add the desired amounts of black beans, blackened fish, and mango salsa. Fold into that familiar taco shape, and enjoy!