Baja-Style Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw
Flaky white fish in charred tortillas, topped with a bright cabbage-lime slaw and creamy cilantro sauce.
- Total
- 25 min
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
For 4 servings
- cod fillet20 oz
- corn tortillas12 piece
- white cabbage10 oz
- red onion½ piece
- lime2 piece
- mayonnaise4 tbsp
- plain yogurt4 tbsp
- fresh cilantro4 sprig
- garlic4 clove
- smoked paprika2 tsp
- ground cumin1 tsp
- olive oil2 tbsp
- salt1 tsp
You'll need
skillet · bowl
Method
Whisk mayo, yogurt, chopped cilantro, minced garlic, and juice of half the lime for sauce.
3 min · prep
Toss cabbage and thin-sliced red onion with remaining lime juice and a pinch of salt.
3 min · prep
Pat fish dry. Rub with oil, paprika, cumin, and salt.
2 min · prep
Heat skillet over medium-high. Cook fish 3 minutes per side until flakes separate. Break into chunks.
7 min · saute
Char tortillas directly over a flame or dry skillet, 30 seconds each side.
3 min · prep
Build tacos: tortilla, slaw, fish, drizzle of cilantro sauce.
2 min
Serving suggestion
Hot sauce and extra lime wedges on the table.
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