Cajun Fish Taco Recipe
These Cajun Fish Tacos deliver 34g protein and 750 calories per serving — a complete meal that covers protein and carb targets simultaneously. Quick-preps 4 servings on the stovetop, eliminating the need for separate sides. Built for fueling hard training days without additional prep work.
Ingredients
- •Tilapia, Fillet(454g)
- •Tony Chachere's Creole seafood marinade(120g)
- •Vegetable oil(15g)
- •Tony Chachere's Original Creole seasoning blend(15g)
- •Bread Crumbs, Panko, Dry(240g)
- •Mayonnaise, Regular(180g)
- •Lime Juice, Fresh(30g)
- •Tony Chachere's Original Creole seasoning blend(15g)
- •Cabbage, Green(480g)
- •JalapeñO Pepper
- •Cilantro, Fresh(60g)
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
- •Tortilla, Corn, 6-Inch
- •Avocado
Instructions
- 1Cut the fish into 2-3 inch pieces. In a medium bowl, toss the fish with Tony’s Creole Style 30-Minute Seafood Marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- 2Meanwhile, make the slaw. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lime juice, and Tony Chachere’s® Original Creole Seasoning.
- 3In a second medium bowl, combine the cabbage, jalapeño, cilantro, green onions, and half of the dressing.
- 4Preheat the oven to 375°F with the rack in the center position. Grease a large rimmed sheet pan with the vegetable oil.
- 5In a shallow bowl or pie pan, combine 1 tablespoon Tony Chachere’s® Original Creole Seasoning with the panko. Working in batches, dip the marinated fish into the panko mixture, turn to coat, gently pressing to adhere. Arrange the fish on the prepared sheet pan. Repeat with remaining fish. Bake until the fish is golden brown and flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes.
- 6To serve, divide the fish between the tortillas, top with the slaw and avocado, garnish with cilantro, and drizzle with the remaining dressing.
Nutrition — Per Serving
750
calories
34g
protein
43g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 57g
- Saturated fat
- 7.3g
- Sodium
- 1333 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 7.0g
4 servings per batch · ~402g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Cajun Fish Taco Recipe have per serving?
Each serving provides 34g of protein and 750 calories, with 43g fat and 57g carbs. This high-calorie, moderate-protein recipe is best reserved for post-workout or bulk-phase meals.
How long does Cajun Fish Taco Recipe take to make?
Quick prep time on the stovetop yields 4 servings, allowing you to prepare multiple servings for weekend meal prep in one cooking session.
Is Cajun Fish Taco Recipe good for muscle gain?
At 750 calories and 34g protein per serving, this recipe fits muscle-building phases where surplus calories support growth. The carbohydrate load makes it ideal for post-training meals to replenish glycogen.
