Best Fish Tacos With Smoky Slaw Recipes

EASY SHEET PAN FISH TACOS

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Flaky white fish with crusty, caramelized edges is topped with a cilantro slaw and drizzled with a smoky sour cream sauce in this simple fish taco recipe. Baking the fish on a sheet pan is a little heathier and a lot less messy than frying it, and means cleanup will be a breeze! For family dinners or casual get-togethers, set this up as a taco bar with other toppings such as pico de gallo, avocado slices, pickled red onions, crumbled cotija cheese, and black beans.

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Categories Mexican Fish Tacos

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 23

Ingredients

1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 (5 ounce) mahi mahi fillets
8 small flour tortillas
1 medium lime, cut into wedges
4 cups coleslaw mix
½ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium lime, juiced
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo, finely chopped
1 tablespoon adobo sauce
¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
Mix together chili powder, paprika, cumin, onion powder, salt, and pepper for tacos in a small bowl until well combined.
Brush 2 tablespoons oil all over the prepared pan, then add mahi mahi fillets. Drizzle remaining 1 tablespoon oil over the fillets and rub to coat. Sprinkle spice mixture evenly over both sides of the fillets.
Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes evenly with a fork and drippings are caramelized, 10 to 12 minutes.
While the fish is baking, prepare slaw by combining coleslaw mix, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, oil, lime juice, vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl; toss until well combined.
Stir together sour cream, chipotle in adobo, adobo sauce, and salt for crema together in a small bowl.
Char tortillas over a gas flame.
Remove fish from the oven and flake it with a fork.
Fill tortillas with fish and slaw. Drizzle with crema and squeeze lime wedges over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 636.5 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 128.7 mg, Fat 35.5 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 35.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 1337.6 mg

EASY FISH TACOS WITH SLAW

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A light fried fish fillet topped with a spicy slaw. My eleven-year-old loves this dish!

Provided by miss_maya

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package coleslaw mix
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
¾ cup Greek yogurt
2 peppers chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound white fish fillets
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 quart oil for frying, or as needed
8 (6 inch) fajita-sized flour tortillas
1 avocado, diced, or to taste
1 medium tomato, chopped, or to taste

Steps:

Mix coleslaw mix, cilantro, yogurt, peppers, vinegar, adobo sauce, and salt for slaw together and set aside in the refrigerator.
Cut fillets into 2-ounce portions. Season fish with 1 teaspoon salt, dried cilantro, cumin, and oregano. Allow to rest while combining flour, cornstarch, 1 teaspoon salt, and cayenne in a shallow dish.
Dip each fillet in flour mixture, shaking off excess. Set aside for at least 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat 1 inch of oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Fry fish in the hot oil until golden and it flakes easily with a fork, about 3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels.
To assemble, top a tortilla with one fillet, 1/4 cup slaw, and slices of avocado and tomato if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 899.7 calories, Carbohydrate 82.4 g, Cholesterol 85.5 mg, Fat 48.3 g, Fiber 8.9 g, Protein 34.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 1734.3 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

AIR FRYER CRISPY FISH TACOS WITH SLAW

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Unlike most fish taco recipes, the slaw in this recipe is air-fried instead of raw creating a caramelized version which leaves the fish to be the crispy star of the show.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories Main Dish Recipes Taco Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

nonstick cooking spray
4 cups cabbage slaw mix
1 tablespoon chopped fresh jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
1 pound cod fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces
8 (6 inch) corn tortillas

Steps:

Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray the basket of the air fryer with cooking spray.
Combine cabbage slaw, jalapeno pepper, lime juice, olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl. Mix until evenly combined and set aside.
Mix together flour, cornmeal, and taco seasoning in a separate bowl. Add fish pieces and toss until evenly coated, discarding any remaining seasoning mix. Place in the prepared air fryer basket and mist lightly with cooking spray.
Cook fish in the preheated air fryer for 5 minutes. Shake the basket, and cook until fish is crispy and flakes easily with a fork, about 5 minutes more. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
Place cabbage slaw mixture into the air fryer basket.
Cook until cabbage is caramelized, about 8 minutes, stirring halfway through the cooking time.
Spoon cabbage onto tortillas and top with fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.7 calories, Carbohydrate 48.3 g, Cholesterol 47.2 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 739.9 mg, Sugar 1.5 g