Cajun spiced fish tacos

Name: Cajun spiced fish tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: mexican
Ingredients: 2 tbsp cajun; 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 4 piece Firm white fish; 1 tsp Neutral oil; 8 piece Wheat flour; 1 piece Avocado; 2 piece little gem lettuce; 4 piece Spring onion; 1 piece Salt; 1 piece Cream; 1 piece Lemon; 1 clove Garlic

Cajun spiced fish tacos from Mexico. Times were inferred from the source steps.

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Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 25 min
Difficulty: Medium
Spice: Mild
Cost: Weeknight budget$8–16 USD · indicative, not a store price

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About

Cooking in a cajun spice and cayenne pepper marinade makes this fish super succulent and flavoursome. Top with a zesty dressing and serve in a tortilla for a quick, fuss-free main that's delightfully summery. On a large plate, mix the cajun spice and cayenne pepper with a little seasoning and use to coat the fish all over.

Ingredients

Servings

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Steps

Step 1
Cooking in a cajun spice and cayenne pepper marinade makes this fish super succulent and flavoursome. Top with a zesty dressing and serve in a tortilla for a quick, fuss-free main that's delightfully summery.
Step 2
On a large plate, mix the cajun spice and cayenne pepper with a little seasoning and use to coat the fish all over.
Step 3
Heat a little oil in a frying pan, add in the fish and cook over a medium heat until golden. Reduce the heat and continue frying until the fish is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Cook in batches if you don’t have enough room in the pan.
10 min
Step 4
Meanwhile, prepare the dressing by combining all the ingredients with a little seasoning. Soften the tortillas by heating in the microwave for 5-10 seconds. Pile high with the avocado, lettuce and spring onion, add a spoonful of salsa, top with large flakes of fish and drizzle over the dressing.

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Substitutions

flour (a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread)) → a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread)
Coatings and roux can swap. Yeast breads need a blend designed for gluten-free baking.
onion → shallot
Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have.
cream (whole milk + a knob of butter) → whole milk + a knob of butter
Thinner and less rich. Reduce a little longer if you need body.
lemon → lime
Same acidity, different perfume. Taste before you repeat the squeeze.
garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) → garlic powder or a pinch of onion
1 clove ≈ ¼ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing.

Tips

Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.

History & culture

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Provenance: Imported. Initial recipe data sourced from TheMealDB and adapted/reviewed by I Want Some Food. Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.

Questions about this recipe

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How long does Cajun spiced fish tacos take?

25 min all in — 15 min prep, 10 min cook. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.

How many does it serve?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.

How hard is it?

Medium.

How spicy is it?

Mild.

What allergens should I watch?

This recipe is labelled for Fish, Wheat, Milk. Labels are informational — check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.

Does it fit a diet?

The published recipe is labelled Pescatarian, Nut-free.

What does it cost to cook?

Weeknight budget — about $8–16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.

What equipment do I need?

Frying pan, Mixing bowl.

How much salt do I put in?

The recipe lists Salt at 1.

What can I use instead?

flour (a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread)) → a gluten-free blend (not plain rice flour alone for bread). Coatings and roux can swap. Yeast breads need a blend designed for gluten-free baking. onion → shallot. Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have. cream (whole milk + a knob of butter) → whole milk + a knob of butter. Thinner and less rich. Reduce a little longer if you need body. lemon → lime. Same acidity, different perfume. Taste before you repeat the squeeze. garlic (garlic powder or a pinch of onion) → garlic powder or a pinch of onion. 1 clove ≈ ¼ tsp garlic powder. The fresh bite will be missing.

Any tips from this recipe?

Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.

Can I use an air fryer?

This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.

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