Best Cajun Fish Tacos Recipes

CAJUN-CATFISH TACOS

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2 cups shredded green cabbage
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest plus 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lime juice
Pinch cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Four 8-ounce catfish fillets
Olive oil, for brushing
8 corn tortillas
8 sprigs cilantro
[For Serving:] Lime wedges and your favorite hot sauce (optional)

Steps:

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat.
Toss the cabbage with 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl and set aside.
Stir the yogurt, lime zest, lime juice and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.
Brush the fillets all over with oil and season generously with salt and pepper and then with the spice rub. Lay the fish on the grill and cook, undisturbed, until you see distinct grill marks and can lift the fish without it sticking, 5 to 6 minutes. Test it by gently lifting a corner?if it sticks, cook it a bit longer. Turn the fish over and cook until firm to the touch, about 5 minutes more.
Microwave or steam tortillas until warm, or grill until slightly charred but still pliable. Fill each tortilla with 1/2 a fish filet, a sprig of cilantro and some cabbage. Drizzle with the yogurt sauce and hot sauce if using. Serve with lime wedges.

CAJUN FISH TACOS

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Classic fish tacos often feature deep-fried fish, a corn tortilla, cabbage and a thin mayo-based sauce. But we found that fish + pita bread = total yumminess in this streamlined version using lemon-flavored fish with a Cajun twist. -Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 packages (7.6 ounces each) frozen lemon butter grilled fish fillets
3 cups broccoli coleslaw mix
1/2 cup thinly sliced sweet orange pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
1-3/4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, divided
4 whole pita breads, warmed
Lemon wedges, optional

Steps:

Cook fish according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the coleslaw mix, pepper, mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar and 1-1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning., Slice fillets. Spoon coleslaw mixture onto pita breads, top with fish. Sprinkle with remaining Cajun seasoning. Serve with lemon wedges if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484 calories, Fat 26g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 1111mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein.