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    Fish Tacos with Spicy Slaw

    Published: May 24, 2019 by Marni Katz · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Adults love tacos, kids love tacos, dragons love tacos and everyone loves tacos!  If you don’t know what I mean about dragons loving tacos, check out this book...it’s a real winner!  

    But, I digress.

    They don’t like spicy tacos, but these fish tacos with spicy slaw isn’t for dragons, but it is for the rest of us!

    fish taco with a bit taken out on a plate with corn and lime wedge

    When I think fish tacos I think summer, I think beach and I think of sitting by the ocean eating something yummy and full of flavor. Well I live in Chicago, so the beach and ocean are out the question. What's not out of the question is always making something yummy.

    Fish tacos fit the bill perfectly!

    three fish tacos with spicy slaw on a plate with a fork, corn and lime wedge

    I’m lucky in that my kids really like fish, so these fish tacos are nice addition to Taco Tuesday’s.  You might know that I like to meal plan, and one of the ways I do this is by creating a theme for each day of the week.  Taco Tuesdays are one of the consistent themes most months. It’s easy, everyone loves them and they have endless possibilities.

    This recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes. Want to make it even faster? Throw the spicy slaw together the night before and let it marinate in the fridge. The flavors really develop and makes getting dinner on the table even simpler. Don't worry, it even stays crunchy!

    The sides for this dish are just as simple.

    We eat these tacos with corn on (or off)  the cob and spanish rice. When corn isn’t in season (or I have run out of the stash from my freezer), we like to make simple black beans or black bean puree to go with it. Either way, it's a five minute prep and you have a complete meal that kiddos (without the spicy slaw, I just shred some carrots for them to use as a topper) and adults alike will love.

    Recently, I found these really great street taco-sized tortillas that are super fun.  Perfect for tiny hands, or us adults who definitely want more than one, these tiny tortillas work really well with these fish tacos. These tiny tortillas were a big win for this momma!

    fish taco in flour tortilla

    Recipe

    Spicy Slaw
    spicy slaw dressing in a round bowl on a round plate
    • One 120z bag of cabbage slaw (or any slaw of your choosing)
    • 1 cup mayonnaise
    • 1 Tablespoon of the sauce from a small can of chipotles in adobo sauce (if you like things spicier, finely chop one of the chipotles and add it into the slaw)
    Fish - Marinade
    • ½ teaspoon Cumin
    • 3 TB lime juice
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 3 TB olive oil
    • 1 lb. white fish of your choice. I like tilapia for this recipe.
    • Flour tortillas - taco sized or street taco size

    Directions:

    • Mix marinade ingredients together in a gallon size ziploc
    • Marinate the fish for about 10 minutes.
    • Heat a pan with about 1 TB olive oil and pan fry the fish. About 3-4 minutes per side. Be careful not to overcook.
    • While fish is cooking, warm tortillas on a foil lined pan. I like to place in a hot oven (350 degrees) for 3-4 minutes, then turn the oven off and cover with another piece of foil. The steam helps keep the tortillas soft.
    • When fish is done it's time to assemble the tacos
    • Place tortilla on a plate, but a few pieces of fish on the bottom, top with spicy slaw and a squeeze of lime

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    About Marni Katz

    Marni Katz is the recipe developer, photographer and writer behind Simple Gray T-Shirt. She wants to help people keep things simple in the kitchen. With simple recipes, easy menu ideas and plenty of tips and tricks along the way, she wants getting a meal on the table to be as simple as putting on your favorite gray tee!
    "I want to inspire you to get back in the kitchen and do this, because you can!"

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