Save Succulent white fish fillets, coated in bold Cajun spices, pan-seared to perfection, and served in warm tortillas with zesty slaw and creamy sauce—a vibrant, flavorful twist on classic fish tacos.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 32 minutes
Ingredients
- Fish: 600 g (1.3 lb) firm white fish fillets (e.g. tilapia, cod, or snapper), 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning, 1/2 tsp salt, 2 tbsp olive oil
- Slaw: 2 cups finely shredded red cabbage, 1 cup finely shredded green cabbage, 1 medium carrot, grated, 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt
- Crema: 120 g (1/2 cup) sour cream or Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tsp hot sauce (optional), pinch of salt
- Serving: 8 small corn or flour tortillas, warmed, lime wedges, fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Pat the fish fillets dry. Rub both sides with Cajun seasoning and salt.
- Step 2:
- Heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add fish fillets and sear for 3–4 minutes per side, until blackened and cooked through. Remove from heat and break into large chunks.
- Step 3:
- In a bowl, combine red cabbage, green cabbage, carrot, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, and salt. Toss well to coat.
- Step 4:
- In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream (or Greek yogurt), lime juice, hot sauce (if using), and a pinch of salt to make the crema.
- Step 5:
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Step 6:
- To assemble, place a generous amount of slaw on each tortilla, top with blackened fish, drizzle with crema, and garnish with cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Save Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 32 minutes
Required Tools
Large nonstick skillet Mixing bowls Whisk Chefs knife Cutting board
Allergen Information
Contains: Fish, Dairy (sour cream/Greek yogurt), Gluten (if using flour tortillas). For gluten-free, use certified gluten-free corn tortillas. Double-check all packaged ingredients for allergens.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 330 Total Fat: 13 g Carbohydrates: 28 g Protein: 25 g
Save Enjoy these vibrant Cajun blackened fish tacos for a flavorful weeknight meal or weekend gathering.