Fish Tacos and Cilantro Coleslaw 20 Minutes Max

Transform your weeknight dinners with these irresistible Fish Tacos and Cilantro Coleslaw, a vibrant, flavorful meal that’s ready in just 20 minutes! Featuring perfectly spiced white fish fillets—seasoned with a zesty blend of paprika, cumin, and garlic powder—this dish pairs beautifully with a refreshing cilantro-lime coleslaw made with crisp shredded cabbage and a tangy honey-lime dressing. Served in warm flour tortillas and topped with optional creamy avocado slices or a kick of hot sauce, these tacos are delightfully balanced and customizable. Perfect for busy nights or quick entertaining, this easy recipe combines bold flavors, minimal prep time, and restaurant-quality satisfaction, all in one!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 g White fish fillets (e.g., cod, tilapia)
• 8 pieces Flour tortillas
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 150 g Shredded cabbage
• 0.5 cup Cilantro (chopped)
• 3 tbsp Mayonnaise
• 1 piece Lime (juiced)
• 1 tsp Honey
• 0.25 piece Red onion (thinly sliced)
• 1 piece Avocado (optional, sliced for garnish)
• 0 to taste Hot sauce (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine paprika, garlic powder, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

Pat the fish fillets dry with a paper towel, then evenly rub the spice mixture onto both sides of the fish.

Step 3

Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Cook the fish fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and flake into bite-sized pieces.

Step 5

While the fish cooks, prepare the coleslaw by combining shredded cabbage, chopped cilantro, and sliced red onion in a medium bowl.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lime juice, and honey. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss until well combined. Set aside.

Step 7

Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave for about 30 seconds per tortilla.

Step 8

Assemble the tacos by layering the flaked fish, cilantro coleslaw, and optional avocado slices in the tortillas. Drizzle with hot sauce if desired.

Step 9

Serve immediately and enjoy your quick and delicious fish tacos!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1276.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2143.2

Total Fat 109.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g
Cholesterol 285mg	0%
Sodium 4815.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 195.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.0g	0%
Total Sugars 14.2g
Protein 121.3g	0%

Vitamin D 800IU	0%
Calcium 750.2mg	0%
Iron 16.8mg	0%
Potassium 2667.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.8%

Protein: 21.5%

Carbs: 34.7%