A fresh fish taco from a restaurant or a cart is one of the most amazing things you can eat if you’re visiting the Southwest or Mexico. Unlike traditional American-style tacos, fish tacos are almost always served topped with a creamy sauce and shredded cabbage. The mix of textures from the tender fish, crunchy veggies, and creamy sauce makes fish tacos amazing! I can’t make fish tacos without this slaw, and luckily it’s super easy to throw together! You can also enjoy this coleslaw as a side dish! Red Cabbage Slaw is another simple slaw that you’ll love.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Ingredients In Slaw for Fish Tacos
This super simple taco topping uses a handful of fresh, easy to find ingredients. Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Greek Yogurt and Mayonnaise: While we could just use one or the other, I find that a combination of half tangy yogurt and half creamy mayo gives this slaw the best flavor. Lime Juice: Use the juice from a medium-sized lime, or about 2 tablespoons. Cumin, Salt, and Black Pepper: These simple seasonings make this coleslaw perfect for fish tacos! Cabbage: A mix of both green and red cabbage gives the slaw visual interest. Shred the cabbage with a sharp knife, a mandoline slicer, or use a food processor. Carrot: Grated carrot adds another texture and a bit of sweetness. Cilantro: For a bright, herbal finish. Chop the cilantro leaves coarsely.
How To Make Slaw for Fish Tacos
Recipe Tips
Make it Spicy: Diced jalapeno pepper can be added to this fish taco slaw if you’d like it to have some heat. Use the right tools: A mandoline slicer does a great job of shredding both carrots and cabbage. I use this slicer from OXO, on the thinnest setting Try it with homemade mayo: This recipe for homemade mayonnaise is easy to make and completely delicious.
Storing Tips
Fish taco slaw is truly best just after mixing it up. Freshly made, this slaw is crisp and perfect. You can store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for 2-3 days if needed.
How to Make Fish Tacos with Slaw
You will of course want to try this slaw with fish tacos! Check out my Salmon Tacos recipe, or follow this simple formula: Cook Fish: Fry, bake, or grill your favorite fish (salmon, tilapia, and cod are all good choices) with a southwestern seasoning blend, or just some salt and pepper. Make Fish Tacos: Add cooked fish to warm corn or flour tortillas. Top with fish taco slaw. Add a squeeze of lime juice, and sliced radishes if you like. Enjoy!
What to Serve with Fish Taco Slaw
If you aren’t in the mood for tacos, try this slaw on the side of your favorite fish dinner. You’ll love my recipes for crispy Air Fryer Fish and Beer Battered Fish. Fried Shrimp is also delicious! This taco slaw is also delicious on other types of tacos! Try it with Birria Tacos, Chicken Tinga, or Carnitas tacos too. Keep this recipe handy! Pin it or print it so you can make the best slaw for your favorite fish tacos whenever you want to. © Little Sunny Kitchen
