Blackened Fish with Key Lime Tartar Sauce is ridiculously delicious, inspired by my vacation to the Florida Keys. Make it in the oven or air fryer!

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dried cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• olive oil spray
• 4 pieces fresh skinned white fish fillets (6 ounces each (mahi mahi, grouper, red snapper, tilapia))
• 3 cups cooked wild rice or brown rice
• lime wedges (for serving)
• 1/4 cup reduced fat sour cream
• 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup finely chopped dill pickles plus 1 tablespoon pickle juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill
• 1 teaspoon fresh key lime juice
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

1. Combine the ingredients for the tartar sauce and refrigerate until ready to serve.
2. In a small bowl, combine the paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, thyme, oregano, salt, black pepper and mix to blend.
3. Spritz the fish with oil on both sides and rub all over.
4. Coat the fish on both sides with the spice mix.