Description
This Fish Taco Bowl Recipe features tender, seasoned fish fillets air fried to perfection and served over a vibrant, tangy slaw. Drizzled with a spicy mayo sauce and garnished with fresh lime and cilantro, this dish is a quick, flavorful meal perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish
- 4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless fish fillets (such as blackfish, cod, mahi mahi), cut into 1 inch pieces
- Olive oil spray, as needed
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, or more to taste
Spicy Mayo Sauce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon sriracha or chipotle en adobo sauce
- 1/4 lime (juice only)
- Water, as needed to thin sauce for drizzling
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. Season them thoroughly with Cajun seasoning. Cut one lime into wedges for serving and halve the other lime for juice to be used later.
- Make the Spicy Mayo Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sriracha or chipotle sauce, and the juice from 1/4 lime. Add a small amount of water, a teaspoon at a time, until the sauce reaches a drizzling consistency that is easy to pour over the fish later.
- Air Fry the Fish: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Place the seasoned fish pieces in the air fryer basket and cook for 6 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even cooking. If you don’t have an air fryer, heat a skillet on high and spray it with olive oil, then cook the fish for 5 to 6 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked through.
- Prepare the Slaw: While the fish cooks, combine the slaw mix with 1/2 tablespoon olive oil, the juice from the remaining half lime, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Toss well to coat evenly.
- Assemble the Bowls: Divide the slaw evenly onto four plates. Add the cooked fish on the side or on top of the slaw, as preferred. Drizzle the spicy mayo sauce generously over the fish.
- Garnish and Serve: Add lime wedges to each plate for squeezing over the dish to add fresh brightness. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- If you do not have an air fryer, cooking the fish in a hot skillet sprayed with oil works well as an alternative.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor in the spicy mayo and slaw.
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to suit your spice tolerance.
- The slaw can be prepared using pre-packaged mixes to save time.
- Add avocado slices or black beans to the bowl for extra texture and nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
