Fish Tacos with Slaw (Print version)

Crispy fillets and colorful slaw served in warm tortillas with a creamy, tangy topping for a vibrant meal.

# What you'll need:

→ Fish

01 - 1 pound white fish fillets, such as cod, tilapia, or haddock
02 - 1 teaspoon chili powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
04 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Slaw

09 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
10 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage
11 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
13 - 2 tablespoons lime juice
14 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
15 - 1 teaspoon honey
16 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Crema

17 - 1/2 cup sour cream
18 - 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
19 - 1 tablespoon lime juice
20 - 1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
21 - Pinch of salt

→ For Serving

22 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed
23 - Lime wedges
24 - Extra cilantro, chopped

# How to make it:

01 - Pat fish fillets dry and slice into strips. In a small bowl, combine chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Rub spice mixture evenly over fish pieces.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté fish strips for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and fully cooked. Transfer cooked fish to a plate.
03 - In a large mixing bowl, combine green cabbage, red cabbage, carrot, and cilantro. In a separate small bowl, whisk together lime juice, mayonnaise, honey, salt, and black pepper. Toss slaw with dressing until well coated.
04 - In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, hot sauce if desired, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
05 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat or microwave until warm and pliable.
06 - Place pieces of cooked fish in each tortilla. Top with cabbage slaw and drizzle with crema. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

# Expert suggestions:

01 -
  • Uses everyday pantry spices and fresh veggies for big flavor
  • Ready in just over half an hour including prep and cooking
  • Flexible with the fish you choose so great for what is freshest or on sale
  • Delivers that satisfying crunch and zing in every bite
  • Simple to scale up for a group or shrink down for two
02 -
  • Packed with protein and fiber so it keeps you satisfied
  • Easily made gluten-free with corn tortillas
  • Slaw and crema can be made ahead for even quicker assembly
03 -
  • Drying the fish well before seasoning helps achieve the best sear and prevents steaming in the pan
  • Do not overcook the fish. It should just flake when pressed gently with a fork
  • When prepping cabbage, slice it thin for the most tender slaw and be generous with citrus

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