Fish Tacos

These fish tacos are the perfect easy dinner or quick lunch idea, full of flavour and colour. With crispy hake, a simple spicy slaw, and creamy avocado, they’re balanced, nutritious, and ideal for Taco Tuesday or any busy weeknight.

Prep Time:

5 minutes

Cook Time:

10 minutes

Servings

6 tacos

Ingredients:

For the Hake

  • 150g hake fillets (I used Woolworths hake medallions)
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp mixed herbs
  • 1 tbsp paprika

For the Rainbow Slaw

  • 100g rainbow slaw
  • 2 tsp mayo
  • ½ tsp sriracha
  • 2 tsp water (to thin sauce)

Garnish

  • ½ small avocado, sliced
  • Fresh coriander
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions:

  1. In a bowl, marinate hake with olive oil, mixed herbs, and paprika.
  2. Air-fry at 180°C for 10 minutes, until cooked through.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix rainbow slaw, mayo, sriracha, and water.
  4. Assemble tacos: layer fish, slaw, avocado slices, and top with coriander and sesame seeds.

Notes:

  • Serve in soft tortillas or wraps or taco shells for an authentic feel.
  • Add a squeeze of fresh lime for brightness.
  • Perfect with roasted sweet potato wedges on the side for a fibre boost.

Course

Lunch or Dinner

Cuisine

Mexican-Inspired
Kirby Hendricks smiling in her kitchen wearing a floral blouse.

About

Kirby is a South African Dietitian (BSc. Dietetics) with expertise in PCOS, Endometriosis, Insulin Resistance, Diabetes and Fertility. She is passionate about empowering women with the knowledge, skills and tools to nurture themselves from the inside out and thrive with PCOS.

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