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Fish Taco Slaw

Published: August 27, 2022 | Updated: September 26, 2022 | By: Jordan

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Fish Taco Slaw is a quick and easy way to add texture and flavor to your favorite fish tacos. It comes together in about 5 minutes!

fish taco slaw in a bowl with fish tacos on the side

It’s the perfect complement to your taco recipe. This creamy cabbage slaw is made with a bag of coleslaw mix, sour cream, mayo, jalapeño, and fresh cilantro.

Whether you are preparing for taco Tuesday or a weeknight dinner, take an extra couple of minutes and complete the meal with this refreshing slaw!

Looking for some taco recipes? Check out my Cilantro Lime Spicy Shrimp Tacos and Barbacoa Tacos.

The Best Fish Taco Slaw Recipe

If you’re looking for a new way to enjoy fish tacos, look no further! This perfectly dressed taco slaw adds flavor, texture, and an incredible bite to fish tacos no matter how they are made. You can easily turn a good fish taco into the best fish tacos with this easy slaw recipe.

Easy fish tacos are one of my go-to recipes for busy weeknights. There is just something so refreshing about enjoying light, flaky, and perfectly seasoned fish topped with a cool, crunchy slaw. It can even be enjoyed as a side dish for BBQs.

Make it once, because I promise once you do, you will be craving this recipe often!

slaw mix, cilantro, lime, sour cream, jalapeno, mayo

What is slaw dressing made of?

Slaw dressing calls for simple ingredients like sour cream, mayonnaise, and a squeeze of lime juice. You will also need cole slaw mix, jalapeños, fresh cilantro, and a pinch of salt.

How to make Fish Taco Slaw

This easy slaw recipe comes together in just 2 quick steps.

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and a pinch of salt.
  2. Add the shredded cabbage, jalapeño, and cilantro. Toss to combine, until cabbage is fully coated with sour cream mixture.
slaw mix, sour cream, mayonnaise, cilantro, and jalapeño in a glass bowl

Recipe Tips, Tricks, and More

Cabbage. Sometimes you just can’t the cabbage you are looking for at your local grocery store, so feel free to use green cabbage, red cabbage, or purple cabbage.

Tortillas. Serve up your tacos with crunchy slaw on corn tortillas or flour tortillas. No matter which you choose, don’t forget to serve up your tacos on warm tortillas.

Garnish and toppings. Although the slaw is packed with flavor, you can garnish your tacos with ingredients like green onions, pickled onions, diced red onion, Bang Bang Sauce, Cilantro Lime Crema, fresh cilantro, or avocado.

How do you shred cabbage for coleslaw?

Shredding cabbage is a useful skill, not just for making taco slaw, but for making a salad, soup, and more! There are a few ways to shred the cabbage.

I recommend grabbing a cutting board and sharp knife and chopping it into shreds. You can also shred cabbage with a grater or food processor.

fish tacos with limes and cilantro on the side

What is the white sauce on fish tacos made of?

The white sauce on top of fish tacos is also known to many as Baja sauce! It’s made with sour cream, mayo, fresh lime juice, garlic powder, and sriracha sauce.

Fish taco sauce and avocado crema are also delicious on tacos!

How to store leftover slaw

I wouldn’t keep leftovers for more than a day. They will stay pretty crisp for about 24 hours, but after that they will begin to turn mushy.

Fish taco slaw is best while fresh, but if needed, you can make it the night before and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

What can I substitute for cabbage in fish tacos?

If cabbage isn’t your style or if you need a substitute in a pinch, I recommend shredding romaine lettuce leaves or butter lettuce.

More Taco Recipes

  • Leftover Turkey Tacos
  • Air Fryer Flank Steak Tacos
  • Blackened Shrimp Tacos
  • Cilantro Lime Spicy Shrimp Tacos
  • Barbacoa Tacos
  • Pork Carnitas Tacos

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Fish Taco Slaw

Fish Taco Slaw is a quick and easy way to add texture and flavor to your favorite fish tacos. It comes together in about 5 minutes!
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time0 mins
Course: Condiment, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cabbage slaw, fish taco slaw
Servings: 10
Calories: 48kcal
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Author: Jordan

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup
  • sour cream
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 lime juice
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 cups cole slaw mix
  • 1 large jalapeño seeded and diced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro roughly chopped

Instructions

  • In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and a pinch of salt.
  • Add the shredded cabbage, jalapeño, and cilantro. Toss to combine, until cabbage is fully coated with sour cream mixture.

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Nutrition

Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 42mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 48IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.1mg
Nutrition information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.
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Published: August 27, 2022 Filed Under: Condiments, Side Dishes

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  1. Aimee Mars

    September 6, 2022 at 1:25 pm

    5 stars
    This was SO easy to make. I love how fast it whips up and is a a great addition for our taco Tuesdays!

    Reply
    • JZ Eats

      September 13, 2022 at 9:08 am

      I’m so glad you loved it!

      Reply
  2. Carrie Robinson

    September 6, 2022 at 1:28 pm

    5 stars
    I just love fish tacos, and the slaw topping is everything! This was so good. 🙂

    Reply
  3. Janessa

    September 6, 2022 at 2:00 pm

    5 stars
    So simple yet delicious! I love the flavours that the lime and jalapeno add.

    Reply
  4. Vicky

    September 6, 2022 at 2:09 pm

    5 stars
    I made fish tacos for my family the other day and they were missing something. We topped them with lettuce, but it didn’t have the crunch that this delicious slaw would. This was a perfect topping for Yummy fish tacos!

    Reply
  5. kushigalu

    September 6, 2022 at 2:14 pm

    5 stars
    Simple yet so delicious taco slaw. Love the flavors here. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply

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