How to Make Tilapia Fish Tacos with Red Pepper-Lime Slaw and Blue Cheese Aioli - A Step-by-Step Guide

Fish tacos are a popular and delicious dish that can be enjoyed year-round. With their combination of fresh, light flavors and satisfying textures, they are a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. This recipe for flaky tilapia fish tacos with a zesty red pepper-lime slaw and creamy blue cheese aioli takes the classic fish taco to a whole new level of culinary delight. Whether you're cooking dinner for your family or hosting a casual get-together with friends, these tacos are sure to be a hit.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 cup roasted red pepper oil, divided
  • ⅓ cup blue cheese salad dressing
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ (8 ounce) container sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon chopped fresh dill
  • ½ (16 ounce) package coleslaw mix
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • ½ medium white onion, diced
  • 1 roasted red pepper, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided, or as needed
  • 4 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 4 (3 ounce) fillets tilapia, cut into cubes
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon chopped fresh dill
  • 1 (12 ounce) package soft corn tortillas

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 tacos

  • Whisk juice of 1 lime, 2 tablespoons red pepper oil, blue cheese dressing, mayonnaise, sour cream, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon dill in a bowl until combined. Cover and place aioli sauce in freezer until ready to serve.
  • Place coleslaw mix in a medium bowl. Add juice of 1 lime, 1/2 cup red pepper oil, onion, and chopped roasted red pepper. Toss together until slaw is thoroughly mixed.
  • Heat 1 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over high heat. Add garlic; cook until slightly browned, about 1 minute. Add tilapia; saute until starting to brown, about 2 minutes. Add juice of 1 lime, sour cream, cayenne pepper, Cajun seasoning, and dill. Cook and stir until tilapia is browned, about 4 minutes more. Reduce heat to low.
  • Heat the remaining vegetable oil in a smaller skillet over medium heat. Add tortillas 1 at a time. Cook until bubbles form and tortillas are lightly browned, about 1 minute per side.
  • Place a portion of the tilapia on each tortilla. Top with coleslaw mixture and chilled aioli sauce.
  • Nutrition

    355 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg
    • Sodium: 289mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 64mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 257mg