Spicy Cod Fish Tacos with Creamy Slaw in Under 30 Minutes

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Enjoy delicious Cod Fish Tacos with zesty spices and creamy slaw, perfect for a quick dinner.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 tacos

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 110

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Fish

1 lb Cod Fillet skinless
2 tbsp Olive Oil for marinating and cooking
2 tbsp Lemon Juice fresh
1 tsp Paprika smoked recommended
1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper adjust to taste
1 tsp Ground Cumin
1/2 tsp Salt adjust to taste

For the Creamy Sauce

1/2 cup Greek Yogurt or sour cream
2 tbsp Mayonnaise

For the Slaw

2 cups Purple Cabbage shredded
1 cup Carrots grated
1 cup Frozen Corn or fresh
1 small Jalapenos finely chopped
1/4 cup Cilantro chopped

For the Tacos

8 pieces Corn Tortillas or flour tortillas

Equipment

bowl
non-stick skillet

Method

Instructions

Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, paprika, cayenne pepper, ground cumin, and salt. Add cod fillets and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, paprika, and salt until smooth. Refrigerate.
Combine purple cabbage, carrots, corn, jalapenos, and cilantro; add lemon juice and salt. Mix well and set aside.
Heat skillet over medium-high. Cook marinated cod for 3-5 minutes per side. Flake into chunks.
Lightly char corn tortillas. Fill with cod, slaw, and drizzle with creamy sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Ensure to marinate fish for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavor. Adjust spice levels to your preference.

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