Cajun Spiced Fish Tacos (Printable View)
Flaky, spiced fish with crisp cabbage slaw and creamy sauce served in warm tortillas for a vibrant meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Cajun Spiced Fish
01 - 1.1 lbs white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or haddock)
02 - 1½ tablespoons Cajun seasoning
03 - ½ teaspoon salt
04 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
05 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
06 - Juice of ½ lime
→ For the Slaw
07 - 2 cups finely shredded green cabbage
08 - 1 cup finely shredded red cabbage
09 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
11 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
12 - 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
13 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
14 - 1 teaspoon honey
15 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ For Assembly
16 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed
17 - Lime wedges, for serving
18 - Sliced avocado (optional)
19 - Hot sauce (optional)
20 - Extra cilantro (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Add green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, and cilantro. Toss to combine. Chill until ready to serve.
02 - Pat fish fillets dry with paper towels. Rub both sides evenly with Cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper, olive oil, and lime juice.
03 - Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned fish and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat and break into large chunks.
04 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side or wrap in foil and warm in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes.
05 - Layer fish pieces onto warmed tortillas. Top generously with slaw and add desired toppings such as sliced avocado, hot sauce, or extra cilantro.
06 - Add a squeeze of fresh lime juice and serve immediately while fish is still warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The Cajun crust gives you that perfect crunch without deep frying anything
- That slaw cuts through the rich fish like a bright, tangy secret weapon
- Everything comes together in under 30 minutes but tastes like you spent all day on it
02 -
- Dry fish means crispy fish so pat those fillets thoroughly before seasoning
- Let the slaw sit for at least 15 minutes so the flavors can become friends
- Warm tortillas are not optional they make or break the whole taco experience
03 -
- Keep your heat at medium high so the spices form a crust without burning
- Serve everything family style and let everyone build their own perfect taco