Cajun Spiced Fish Tacos (Printable)
Tender white fish seasoned with Cajun spices served with crisp cabbage slaw on warm tortillas.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Cajun Fish
01 - 1.1 lbs white fish fillets (tilapia, cod, or snapper)
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
04 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
05 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1/2 tsp onion powder
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
09 - Juice of 1 lime
→ Slaw
10 - 2 cups finely shredded green cabbage
11 - 1 cup finely shredded red cabbage
12 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
13 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
14 - 2 tbsp mayonnaise
15 - 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
16 - 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
17 - 1/2 tsp sugar
18 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Assembly
19 - 8 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed
20 - Lime wedges for serving
21 - Extra chopped cilantro for garnish
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large bowl, combine green and red cabbage, carrot, and cilantro. In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Pour dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat. Chill in the refrigerator until needed.
02 - Pat fish fillets dry and cut into taco-sized strips. In a bowl, mix Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Rub the spice blend onto the fish, drizzle with olive oil and lime juice, coating evenly.
03 - Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fish strips and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until cooked through and lightly charred. Remove from heat.
04 - Place a portion of slaw on each warmed tortilla. Top with pieces of Cajun-spiced fish. Garnish with extra cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.
05 - Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The spice hit from the Cajun seasoning balances perfectly with cool creamy slaw
- These come together in under 30 minutes but taste like restaurant food
- Everyone gets to build their own tacos which makes dinner feel interactive and fun
02 -
- Overcrowding the pan will steam the fish instead of searing it, work in batches if necessary
- The slaw actually tastes better after sitting for 15 minutes, make it first and let those flavors marry
03 -
- Pat your fish completely dry before seasoning, water creates steam and prevents that beautiful crust from forming
- Let the seasoned fish sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before cooking, it sears more evenly