Description
A vibrant and flavorful Fish Taco Bowl featuring seasoned air-fried fish pieces, zesty spicy mayo, and a fresh cabbage slaw, perfect for a quick and healthy meal with bold Cajun-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish
- 4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless fish fillets (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, squeezed
- Water, as needed to thin
Slaw
- 5 cups slaw mix (red cabbage, white cabbage, shredded carrots)
- 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Juice of 1/2 lime
Garnish
- Lime wedges from 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Fish: Spritz the fish pieces all over with olive oil spray to lightly coat them. Season evenly with Cajun seasoning on all sides. Cut one lime into wedges for serving and halve the other lime for juice.
- Make the Spicy Mayo: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sriracha (or chipotle en adobo sauce), and the juice of 1/4 lime. Add a small amount of water, a teaspoon at a time, until the mixture reaches a drizzlable consistency.
- Cook the Fish: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Place the seasoned fish pieces in the air fryer basket and cook for 6 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking. Alternatively, if you don’t have an air fryer, heat a skillet over high heat, spray with olive oil, and cook the fish 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, kosher salt, and the juice of the remaining 1/2 lime until well combined.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the slaw among four serving plates. Arrange the cooked fish pieces alongside the slaw. Drizzle the spicy mayo over the fish. Garnish with lime wedges and fresh cilantro if desired.
- Serve: Serve immediately, squeezing additional lime wedges over the fish for extra brightness.
Notes
- Any firm white fish is suitable, adjust cooking time if using thinner or thicker fillets.
- The spicy mayo can be adjusted in heat by varying the amount of sriracha or chipotle.
- For a dairy-free version, use a vegan mayonnaise alternative.
- If you prefer, serve the fish and slaw in tortillas to make traditional tacos instead of a bowl.
- The air fryer ensures a crisp exterior without oil frying, but skillet cooking works well for a quick stovetop meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
