Cajun Spiced Fish Tacos (Printable View)
Flaky white fish with Cajun spices, cabbage slaw, and creamy sauce in warm tortillas, delivering fresh vibrant flavors.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Cajun Fish
01 - 1.1 lb white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or haddock)
02 - 1 ½ tbsp Cajun seasoning
03 - 1 tbsp olive oil
04 - ½ tsp salt
05 - ¼ tsp black pepper
06 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas
→ For the Cabbage Slaw
07 - 2 cups finely shredded green cabbage
08 - 1 cup finely shredded red cabbage
09 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
10 - 3 tbsp mayonnaise
11 - 1 tbsp lime juice
12 - ½ tsp honey
13 - ¼ tsp salt
14 - ¼ tsp ground black pepper
→ For the Creamy Sauce
15 - 4 tbsp sour cream
16 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
17 - 1 tbsp lime juice
18 - ½ tsp hot sauce (optional)
19 - Pinch of salt
→ To Serve
20 - Fresh cilantro leaves
21 - Lime wedges
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, honey, salt, and black pepper. Add the green and red cabbage and carrot. Toss until well coated. Chill until ready to serve.
02 - In a small bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, hot sauce (if using), and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
03 - Season the fish fillets with Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper on both sides, pressing gently to adhere.
04 - Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the fish and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until cooked through and easily flakes with a fork. Transfer to a plate and break into large chunks.
05 - Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
06 - Place a portion of Cajun fish onto each tortilla. Top with cabbage slaw, a drizzle of creamy sauce, and fresh cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast between hot spicy fish and cool crisp slaw creates that perfect bite balance
- Everything comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like you spent all day cooking
02 -
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the fish or it will steam instead of sear
- Let the slaw sit for at least 10 minutes, it makes such a difference in texture and flavor
03 -
- Warm your tortillas one at a time so they stay pliable and don't get tough
- Mix your Cajun seasoning in bulk and store it for next time