Fish Tacos with Slaw: Your Bright, Tangy, Crunchy Weeknight Meal Boredom Buster
This fish tacos with slaw recipe is done in 30 minutes. The wildly delicious combination of delicate ahi tuna, crunch of broccoli slaw, and zingy lime crema will save your weeknights (and taste buds) from boredom.
Punch up your taco night with these incredible fish tacos with slaw, made with the freshest organic ingredients. Imagine delicate pieces of perfectly seared ahi tuna nestled in warm, gluten-free tortillas, topped with a crunchy fish tacos coleslaw recipe made with nutritional powerhouse broccoli.
The star of the show might just be the homemade fish tacos sauce, a luscious fish tacos lime crema that adds a zesty kick to every bite. This fish tacos recipe sauce is simple to whip up and brings a burst of flavor to these wholesome and satisfying tacos. You can certainly use store-bought organic corn tacos, or you can seriously up the yum factor with homemade corn tortillas.
Fish Tacos with Coleslaw Ingredient Highlight
Line Caught Ahi Tuna
Tuna is a lean protein source packed with essential omega-3 fatty acids, known for their heart-healthy benefits. For the most sustainable and nutritious option, choose wild-caught tuna.
Broccoli
The star of our vibrant slaw is fresh broccoli, which adds a subtle sweetness and satisfying crunch.
More than just a textural element, broccoli is a nutritional superstar, brimming with vitamins C and K, as well as a good source of fiber. Cabbage is a more traditional choice for slaw on fish taco, and certainly brings its own set of nutrients that can’t be denied. However, opting for organic broccoli ensures you’re getting the maximum health benefits of this cruciferous vegetable, free from synthetic pesticides. Its inclusion in these fish tacos elevates the dish with wholesome goodness and a delightful freshness.
How to Serve Your Ahi Tuna Tacos
We don’t need to tell you when to serve these up, any time is a good time for a fiesta. The tangy lime crema paired with the delicately spiced ahi and the crunch of the broccoli slaw will drag this fish tacos recipe with coleslaw firmly in your repeat menu. Oh, and don’t forget the health-punch of the avocados. Never forget the avocados.
Serve these mouth-wateringly bright ahi tuna tacos up with fresh strawberry margaritas or their slightly funky cousins, prickly pear margs.
Ingredients
Fresh Fish Tacos with Broccoli Slaw and Lime Crema Sauce
Preparation
1.In a large bowl, combine the broccoli slaw, onion, cilantro, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon of the lime juice, and the minced serrano chile. Toss to combine. Season to taste with salt and black pepper. Let the slaw stand while preparing the sauce and fish.
2 In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, yogurt, lime zest, and the remaining 11/2 teaspoons lime juice. Mix a pinch of salt into the sauce.
3 In a medium bowl, mix the tuna cubes, chile powder, cumin, and coriander. Sprinkle with salt and black pepper. In a large frying pan over medium-high heat, warm the oil. Add the fish and sauté until brown on the outside but still pink inside, about 2 minutes. Transfer the fish to a warmed bowl.
4 Set out on the table the fish, slaw, sauce, avocado, and tortillas and allow diners to assemble their own tacos.
From Weeknight Gluten Free by Kristine Kidd (Weldon Owen 2013)
