Barramundi Tacos with Rainbow Slaw (Printable Version)

Flaky fish tacos topped with crunchy rainbow slaw and zesty fresh salsa.

# Ingredient List:

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→ For the Rainbow Slaw

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→ For the Salsa

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# Directions:

01 - In a small bowl, mix olive oil, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and lime juice. Pat barramundi fillets dry and brush both sides with the spice mixture.

02 - Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fillets and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily. Transfer to a plate and gently break into large pieces.

03 - In a large bowl, combine red and green cabbage, carrot, bell pepper, green onions, and cilantro. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Pour dressing over the vegetables and toss to coat.

04 - In a medium bowl, mix cherry tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Stir gently to combine.

05 - Heat tortillas in a dry skillet or wrap in foil and warm in the oven until soft.

06 - Place pieces of barramundi in each tortilla. Top with rainbow slaw and a generous spoonful of salsa. Serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Tips:

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The barramundi stays incredibly moist and its mild flavor lets those spices shine without overwhelming anyone
That rainbow slaw brings the perfect crunch and the yogurt dressing keeps it light but creamy
Everything comes together in under 40 minutes but tastes like something from a proper taco stand

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Dont be tempted to move the fish around while it sears, those 3 to 4 minutes per side need to happen undisturbed
Letting the salsa sit for even 15 minutes transforms it from chopped vegetables to something cohesive
Warm tortillas make or break the experience, cold ones crack and fall apart with the first bite

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If you are prepping ahead, keep the dressing separate from the slaw until the last hour so everything stays crunchy
Patting the fish completely dry before seasoning is the secret to getting a nice sear instead of steaming

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