FISH TACOS WITH PINEAPPLE SLAW AND CILANTRO CREAM

Welcome to the Cooking Corner! During the season of Lent, many Catholics and some Protestants give up meat, which leads to a growing interest in fish dishes. Our friend Heather Berryhill will show us how to prepare some easy and delicious fish tacos.

Monday, March 17th 2025, 12:59 pm

By: David Prock


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FISH TACOS WITH PINEAPPLE SLAW AND CILANTRO CREAM

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 (12 tacos)
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

Zesty and flavorful, these tacos combine tender baked fish, refreshing pineapple slaw, and creamy cilantro sauce in warm tortillas—perfect for any occasion


Ingredients

  • FOR FISH: 2 lbs cod or tilapia
  • Olive oil (for drizzling)
  • 1 packet La Tiara Taco Seasoning
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • FOR THE PINEAPPLE SLAW: 3 cups green cabbage, shredded
  • 1 cup pineapple, cubed
  • 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • FOR SLAW DRESSING: Juice of 1 large lime
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • FOR CILANTRO CREAM: 1 cup sour cream
  • Zest and juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tsp La Tiara Taco Seasoning
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha (adjust to taste
  • FOR SERVING: Corn or flour tortillas

Instructions

  1. PREPARE THE FISH - 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. STep 2: Place fish on the pan, drizzle with olive oil, and rub evenly
  3. Step 3: Sprinkle with La Tiara Taco Seasoning. Bake for 15–20 minutes, until fish flakes easily
  4. Step 4: Remove, squeeze lime juice over the fish, and sprinkle with cilantro.
  5. MAKE THE SLAW - 1: Combine cabbage, pineapple, red onion, and cilantro in a large bowl
  6. Step 2: Whisk lime juice, olive oil, honey, cumin, salt, and pepper in a small bowl
  7. Step 3: Toss the slaw with the dressing. Let sit for 10 minutes to soften.
  8. PREPARE CILANTRO CREAM - 1: Blend sour cream, lime zest and juice, La Tiara Taco Seasoning, cilantro, and Sriracha until smooth
  9. WARM TORTILLAS: Heat tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side.
  10. ASSEMBLE TACOS: Add baked fish, pineapple slaw, and cilantro cream to each tortilla.
  11. Step 2: Garnish with cilantro or lime wedges, if desired

David Prock

David Prock is a digital content producer for Griffin Media and is a regular contributor to both News9.com and NewsOn6.com.

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