Description
This Fish Taco Bowl recipe features tender, seasoned fish fillets cooked to perfection in an air fryer, paired with a zesty slaw and a creamy, spicy mayo drizzle. It’s a quick, flavorful meal that combines fresh lime, crunchy cabbage slaw, and vibrant Cajun seasonings, perfect for a light and satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish
- 4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless fish fillets (such as blackfish, cod, or mahi mahi), cut into 1 inch pieces
- Olive oil spray
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (or more to taste)
Spicy Mayo
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon sriracha or chipotle en adobo sauce
- 1/4 lime, juiced
- Water, as needed to thin the sauce for drizzling
Slaw
- 5 cups slaw mix (red cabbage, white cabbage, and shredded carrots)
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 lime, juiced
Garnish
- Lime wedges (from 1 lime)
- Cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Fish: Spritz the fish pieces all over with olive oil spray. Season them evenly with Cajun seasoning. Cut one lime into wedges and halve the other lime for juice and garnish.
- Make Spicy Mayo: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sriracha (or chipotle sauce), and juice of 1/4 lime. Add a little water, a teaspoon at a time, until the sauce is thin enough to drizzle easily over the fish later.
- Cook the Fish: Place the seasoned fish pieces in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 400°F for 6 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time to ensure even cooking. Alternatively, if you don’t have an air fryer, heat a skillet over high heat, lightly spray with olive oil, and cook the fish pieces for 5 to 6 minutes until cooked through.
- Prepare the Slaw: While the fish cooks, toss the slaw mix with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, juice from 1/2 lime, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Mix well to combine.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the slaw evenly onto 4 plates. Arrange the cooked fish pieces on the side. Drizzle the spicy mayo over the fish generously.
- Serve: Garnish with lime wedges and chopped cilantro if desired. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- If you prefer a milder sauce, reduce the amount of sriracha or chipotle.
- Any firm white fish can be substituted according to availability or preference.
- For a gluten-free option, ensure Cajun seasoning and mayonnaise are certified gluten-free.
- Leftover slaw can be stored separately in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Adjust seasoning in slaw to taste; more lime or salt can enhance the flavor.
- Omit cilantro if you dislike the herb or substitute with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
