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Cajun spiced fish tacos

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Cooking in a cajun spice and cayenne pepper marinade makes this fish super succulent and flavoursome. Top with a zesty dressing and serve in a tortilla for a quick, fuss-free main that's delightfully summery. On a lar...

Prep 18 mins
Cook 43 mins
Servings 2
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £3.86

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S by Steven Tobin · Published 30 Apr 2026
Cajun spiced fish tacos

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Cooking in a cajun spice and cayenne pepper marinade makes this fish super succulent and flavoursome. Top with a zesty dressing and serve in a tortilla for a quick, fuss-free main that's delightfully summery.

On a large plate, mix the cajun spice and cayenne pepper with a little seasoning and use to coat the fish all over.

Heat a little oil in a frying pan, add in the fish and cook over a medium heat until golden. Reduce the heat and continue frying until the fish is cooked through, about ...

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  1. 1
    Cooking in a cajun spice and cayenne pepper marinade makes this fish super succulent and flavoursome
  2. 2
    Top with a zesty dressing and serve in a tortilla for a quick, fuss-free main that's delightfully summery
  3. 3
    On a large plate, mix the cajun spice and cayenne pepper with a little seasoning and use to coat the fish all over
  4. 4
    Heat a little oil in a frying pan, add in the fish and cook over a medium heat until golden
  5. 5
    Reduce the heat and continue frying until the fish is cooked through, about 10 minutes
  6. 6
    Cook in batches if you don’t have enough room in the pan
  7. 7
    Meanwhile, prepare the dressing by combining all the ingredients with a little seasoning
  8. 8
    Soften the tortillas by heating in the microwave for 5-10 seconds
  9. 9
    Pile high with the avocado, lettuce and spring onion, add a spoonful of salsa, top with large flakes of fish and drizzle over the dressing

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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