Mexican Blackened Fish Tacos with Sumac Cabbage
Cumin and paprika give the cod a fragrant char, while sumac brings a tart note to crisp cabbage tucked into warm tortillas.
Fits Celiac, Hashimoto's, Low-FODMAP and 14 more diets
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Ingredients
- 600 g cod fillets, skinless, cut into thick strips
- 300 g green cabbage, finely shredded
- 8 gluten-free corn tortillas, small, soft
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp sweet paprika
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp fine salt
- 15 g fresh cilantro, finely chopped
- ½ tsp sumac
Method
- Salt the fish, then coat with cumin, coriander, paprika and oregano.
- Toss cabbage with sumac and half the cilantro; let soften.5 min timer
- Heat olive oil until shimmering; char the fish strips on both sides.
- Set aside the kids' share, then finish cooking fish until opaque.4 min timerKids’ plate comes out here
- Warm tortillas in the skillet until pliable; serve with cabbage and fish.
- Scatter remaining cilantro over the grown-up tacos before serving.
Kids’ plate: Fish Tacos
On the plate: Mild fish strips in soft corn tortillas with finely shredded cabbage alongside.
Make it a game: Make a little taco tent and give the cabbage a place beside it. Add the pieces whenever you like.
Set it aside at step 4, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Cod, cabbage, gluten-free corn tortillas and olive oil, with no soy or dairy.
- Gluten-free: Gluten-free corn tortillas, with no wheat, barley, rye or malt.
- Anti-inflammatory: Cod, cabbage, olive oil and herbs make up the meal, without added sugar.
- Low-histamine: Fresh cod, cabbage, olive oil, herbs and sumac; no vinegar, citrus, tomato or fermented sauce.
- Kid (4–12): Mild fish strips and soft tortillas make easy-to-hold tacos.
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