Fish "tacos" with coleslaw (Noni Jenkins)
Fish tacos with a fresh apple and cabbage coleslaw are a light main course made easy with the Thermomix TM7. Firm white fish fillets are gently steamed until flaky while the bowl chops cabbage, onion, carrot and apple into a crisp slaw. A yoghurt-based dressing ties everything together, all prepared in one appliance for a quick weeknight dinner.
About this recipe
Fish tacos with coleslaw on the Thermomix TM7 bring a fresh, restaurant-style twist to your quick weeknight dinner rotation. Instead of tortillas, this recipe by Noni Jenkins uses crisp baby cos lettuce leaves as shells, filled with gently steamed firm white fish and a vibrant coleslaw of cabbage, carrot, apple and parsley. Searching for healthy fish recipes with an all-in-one kitchen machine ends here: the TM7 chops the cabbage and onion in seconds, grates carrot and apple evenly, and steams the fillets in the Varoma so they stay succulent and flaky. The creamy plain yoghurt dressing is blended silky-smooth in the same bowl, meaning less washing up and more time at the table. Perfect for warm evenings, family gatherings or meal prep, these low-carb lettuce tacos deliver crunch, freshness and delicate fish in every bite.
Preparation tips
- Pat the fish fillets dry before steaming so they hold together better when flaked into the cos lettuce cups; a firm variety like cod or hake works best for a chunky taco filling.
- Chill the coleslaw in the fridge after mixing so the apple and cabbage absorb the yoghurt dressing and gain extra crunch just before serving.
- For kid-friendly portions, chop the cabbage and carrot more finely and let children assemble their own lettuce tacos at the table with the flaked fish and slaw.
Recipe variations
- Make it lactose-free by replacing the plain yoghurt dressing with a dairy-free coconut yoghurt alternative blended with lemon juice and a touch of honey for the same creamy tang.
- For a festive Mexican-inspired version, add lime zest and a pinch of ground cumin to the fish before steaming and top the coleslaw tacos with fresh coriander and sliced avocado.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing precision - The Thermomix built-in scale weighs the yoghurt dressing ingredients directly into the bowl to the gram. [Built-in scale]
- Fine chopping - The TM7 chops the cabbage and onion into uniform pieces in seconds without tears. [Chopping]
- Even grating - The Thermomix grates carrot and apple into consistent strands for a crunchy, professional coleslaw. [Grating]
- Gentle steaming - The Varoma of the TM7 steams the firm fish fillets until flaky while preserving moisture. [Steaming]
- Silky dressing - The Thermomix mixes yoghurt, parsley and seasoning into a smooth, creamy sauce in one bowl. [Mixing]
Ingredients
- red onion
- red cabbage
- green cabbage
- carrot
- apple
- fresh parsley
- plain yoghurt
- Dijon mustard
- apple cider vinegar
- sea salt