Best 5 Fish Tacos With Spicy Slaw Recipes

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Searching for a dish that combines delicious flavors and a zesty kick? Look no further than fish tacos with spicy slaw! This flavorful dish marries succulent fish, crispy tortillas, and a vibrant slaw that packs a punch. Whether you prefer mild or fiery, this recipe offers the perfect balance of heat and refreshing crunch. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey where fresh ingredients and zesty spices come together to create a tantalizing taste sensation.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

FISH TACOS WITH SPICY SLAW



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Chef Marcus Samuelsson shares this taco recipe, saying it's the freshest fish you can find that works the best and that you need a very hot grill for optimum success. Put the spicy slaw on top of each taco.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for grill
1 pound skinless firm, white fish fillets, such as cod or striped bass, cut into 3-inch pieces
1 small bunch cilantro, stems and leaves separated, roughly chopped
3 jalapenos
Salt and pepper
2 tomatoes, seeded and diced small
3 napa cabbage leaves, shredded
1 small red onion, finely chopped
Smoky Seasoning Salt (see Cook's Notes)
8 corn tortillas, toasted
Lime juice, plus wedges for serving
Sliced avocado, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high. Clean and lightly oil hot grill. Combine fish, cilantro stems, and jalapenos. Coat with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill fish and jalapenos until fish is opaque throughout and jalapenos are charred and tender, about 5 minutes per side.
  • In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, cabbage, and onion. Seed and finely chop 2 grilled jalapenos and add to bowl. Season to taste with seasoning salt and lime juice. Flake fish and divide among tortillas. Top with slaw and serve with cilantro leaves; remaining grilled jalapeno, thinly sliced; more seasoning salt; lime wedges; and avocado.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

15-MINUTE SHRIMP TACOS WITH SPICY CHIPOTLE SLAW



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This make-your-own-taco bar comes together in 15 minutes or less thanks to some help from the grocery store. Prepared chipotle mayonnaise, pre-cut coleslaw mix and canned beans are time-savers that make it easy to have tacos any day of the week.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound medium (26/30) peeled and deveined shrimp, tails removed
2 teaspoons chili powder
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons canola oil
4 scallions, thinly sliced
One 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed well
1/3 cup prepared chipotle mayonnaise
2 limes, 1 zested and juiced and 1 cut into wedges
One 14-ounce bag store-bought coleslaw mix (about 6 cups)
1 bunch fresh cilantro, leaves and soft stems roughly chopped
Sour cream or Mexican crema, for serving
8 corn tortillas, warmed

Steps:

  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Combine the shrimp, chili powder and a large pinch of salt in a medium bowl and stir to combine. Add the canola oil to the hot skillet and swirl to coat. Add the shrimp and cook until the shrimp is no longer opaque and just cooked through, turning only once, about 2 minutes. Transfer the shrimp to a serving bowl and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
  • Stir 2 tablespoons of water into the skillet with the dripping, using a wooden spoon or heat-proof spatula to scrape up any browned bits at the bottom of the skillet. Reserve 1 tablespoon scallions for garnish and add the rest to the skillet. Cook until the scallions are slightly softened, stirring frequently, about 1 minute. Add the beans and a large pinch of salt and cook until warmed through, about 1 minute. Turn off the heat and reserve.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the chipotle mayonnaise, lime zest and juice and a large pinch of salt. Add the coleslaw mix and half of the cilantro and stir to combine.
  • Serve the shrimp alongside the beans, coleslaw, remaining cilantro, scallions, sour cream or Mexican crema, lime wedges and warm tortillas.

SPICY SLAW FOR FISH TACOS



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This spicy coleslaw's flavor comes from cilantro and lemon juice and its heat comes from Sriracha hot sauce. It's great with fish tacos or barbecue!

Provided by firegirl

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ medium head cabbage
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
1 pinch ground cumin, or to taste
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice, or more to taste
½ medium onion, finely sliced
1 medium carrot, diced
½ bunch fresh cilantro, leaves finely chopped

Steps:

  • Finely chop cabbage, then cut into short strips. Place in a bowl with garlic, chili powder, salt, and cumin; mix to combine. Mix in mayonnaise and Sriracha. Stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
  • Add onion, carrot, and cilantro; mix to combine. Taste and add more lemon juice if desired. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving so flavors have time to blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 1.7 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 285.7 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

BAJA FRIED FISH TACOS WITH SPICY CABBAGE SLAW



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I love these fish tacos. You can find them in many California areas. You can either order the fish grilled or fried and because I love deep fried food, it's always fried fish for me when ordering or making them. Besides the spicy cabbage slaw I also like to top the whole thing with mounds of salsa and taco sauce. Goes great with Pacifico!

Provided by Rinshinomori

Categories     Mexican

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup salsa
1/3 cup mayonnaise
vegetable oil (for deep frying)
3/4 cup beer, plus
2 -3 tablespoons beer
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 -1 1/4 lb cod fish fillet, cut into 2 inch cubes
8 corn tortillas
4 cups coleslaw mix
8 lime wedges

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix salsa and mayonnaise; set aside.
  • In a Dutch oven or deep skillet, heat oil over medium high heat until it reaches 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). While the oil heats up, whisk beer, flour and salt in a medium bowl until smooth.
  • Using a fork, coat fish pieces in batter. Working in 2 batches, slide coated fish into hot oil. Fry until golden, about 4 minutes per batch. Lift out with a slotted spoon and drain briefly on paper towels; keep warm.
  • In a dry hot skillet, warm corn tortillas individually for 1-2 minutes per side. Stack on top of each other and keep warm in the oven.
  • To assemble, place 2 corn tortillas each on 4 individual plates.
  • Put 1/2 cup of cabbage on each tortilla. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of the salsa mixture over each one. Evenly distribute fish pieces over the salsa and cabbage. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 842.7, Fat 18.2, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 107.9, Sodium 1833.5, Carbohydrate 111.3, Fiber 13.6, Sugar 13, Protein 55.9

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

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

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh, high-quality fish.
  • If you don't have fish taco seasoning, you can make your own by combining chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Be sure to cook the fish until it is opaque and flaky.
  • For the slaw, use a variety of vegetables, such as cabbage, carrots, and red onion.
  • Dress the slaw with a mixture of mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, and sugar.
  • Serve the fish tacos with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, and cheese.

Conclusion:

Fish tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a variety of toppings to choose from, fish tacos can be customized to suit any taste. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty meal, give fish tacos a try.

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