30-Minute Cajun Fish Tacos with Pineapple Slaw
30-Minute Cajun Fish Tacos with Pineapple Slaw transform weeknight dinners into a tropical fiesta. Tender white fish, seasoned with zesty Cajun spices, is wrapped in warm tortillas and topped with a refreshing pineapple slaw that adds crunch and sweetness. This quick and flavorful dish is perfect for busy evenings or spontaneous gatherings, making it a must-try for taco lovers!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb white fish fillets (cod or tilapia)
- 2 tbsp Cajun spice blend
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 8 corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Pat dry fish fillets with paper towels and season both sides with Cajun spice.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add seasoned fish and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and flaky.
- In a bowl, mix shredded cabbage, pineapple chunks, and lime juice to make the slaw.
- Warm tortillas in the skillet until soft.
- Assemble tacos by placing fish on tortillas and topping with pineapple slaw.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For deeper flavor, marinate the fish in Cajun spices for one hour before cooking. You can swap fish for shrimp or chicken if desired. Adding diced bell peppers to the slaw enhances both texture and flavor.