Cod Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw

Cod Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw are the perfect quick and easy recipe! Serve them in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings for an easy weeknight meal that everyone will love!  

Why You’ll Love These Cod Fish Tacos

• Quick and easy – thanks to the quick-cooking cod, this recipe comes together in minutes! 
• Packed with flavor – this recipe might be quick and easy, but it’s still packed with so much flavor! The combination of warm spices, smokey fish taco slaw, and zesty citrus, means every bite is loaded with flavor. 
• Easy to customize – feel free mix and match your favorite toppings or switch up the serving method to make these fish tacos with cabbage slaw your own! 

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Recipe Ingredients

Cod Fillets: you’ll need 1 ½ pounds of cod for this recipe. 

Lime Juice and Zest: any good taco needs plenty of lime juice and zest and this recipe is no exception.

Seasonings: you’ll need onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper to add the best flavor to the fish and cabbage slaw.

Greek Yogurt: the base of the smoky cabbage slaw dressing is whole milk Greek yogurt. I’ve included some substitutions below if you need them.

Mayonnaise: you’ll also need a bit of mayo to help create the creamy slaw dressing.

Ingredient Substitutions

• Cod – not a fan of cod? Swap it for another white fish you love like mahi-mahi.
• Greek yogurt – if you don’t have full-fat Greek yogurt, you can substitute sour cream, low-fat Greek yogurt, or your favorite dairy free plain Greek yogurt substitute.
• Mayonnaise – don’t love mayo? swap it for more greek yogurt instead!
• Cabbage – I like to use a combination of both shredded green and red cabbage, but either will work! To save time, you can also use a pre-shredded coleslaw mix that usually contains carrots to keep things even easier. 

Helpful Kitchen Tools

• Mixing Bowls
• Measuring Cups
• Measuring Spoons
• Whisk
• Citrus Juicer
• Cast Iron Skillet
• Tongs

How to Make Fish Tacos with Cod

Step One: Add the Greek yogurt, mayo, lime juice, chipotle powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to a bowl. Whisk until the ingredients are well combined. Then, add the shredded cabbage and chopped cilantro, and stir until the cabbage is coated in the dressing. 

Step Two: Next, combine the lime zest, chipotle powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, and paprika in a small bowl. 

Step Three: Bring the cod to room temperature, and use a clean paper towel to pat it dry. Season the fish liberally with the spice rub, tossing until it is completely coated. 

Step Four: Heat a large pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the oil to the pan. Cook the cod for 3 to 5 minutes per side until it is opaque and cooked through. Then, remove the fish from the pan, and set it aside to cool slightly before using a fork to flake it into pieces. 

Step Five: Add the flaked cod, chipotle slaw, avocado, radishes, cotija cheese, and cilantro to warmed tortillas. Serve with lime wedges on the side! 

Can I Grill the Cod?

Yes! If you prefer, you can grill the cod for these fish tacos. I recommend leaving the cod in large 3 to 4-ounce pieces, instead of chunks and seasoning them before grilling. The fish will only need about 5 minutes on the grill!

Topping Ideas

• Tortillas – I like to use white corn tortillas for this recipe, but you could use flour, gluten-free, or whatever tortillas you prefer! 
• Avocado – slices of avocado or homemade guacamole add a creamy texture and a boost of healthy fats. If you want to switch things up, you could even use add some of this avocado corn salsa!
• Radishes – thinly sliced, they add the perfect crisp refreshing bite.
• Cotija Cheese – for a crumbly texture and a salty flavor. Feta would also taste great! 
• Cilantro – a must-have on any good taco. Don’t forget to use both the stems and leaves for the best flavor!
• Lime Wedges – for a generous squeeze of refreshing lime juice. 

Serving Suggestions

You can serve your cod fish tacos the traditional way in tortillas. Or, switch it up a bit, and use the fish to create: 

• Fish Taco Bowls: start with a base of cilantro lime rice. Then, add your fish and all the other toppings. 
• Salads: for a lighter option, start with a base of greens. Then, add the fish and other toppings, and toss the ingredients with your favorite dressing like this Greek salad dressing! 
• Lettuce Wraps: swap the tortillas for butter or romaine lettuce leaves.

How to Store and Reheat

Store any leftover cod and cabbage slaw in separate airtight containers in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. 

When you’re ready, you can reheat the fish on the stovetop, in a skillet over medium heat, or in the microwave. Then, warm the tortillas, and assemble the tacos as usual, adding your favorite toppings. 

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I hope you give these Cod Fish Tacos a try! They are so easy to make and so flavofur! If you do give this recipe a try, let me know! Leave a comment with a star rating below. You can also snap a photo & tag @allthehealthythings on INSTAGRAM. Your reviews and ratings help support All the Healthy Things and make it possible for me to continue to create the recipes you trust and love.

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Recipe by: Ashlea Carver / All the Healthy Things | Photography by: Meg McKeehan