South African Rainbow Trout Tacos

Ingredients

For the trout ( Serves 4 )

600g fresh rainbow trout portions (boneless, remove the skin)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground coriander
½ tsp peri-peri spice (or chili flakes, to taste)
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt & black pepper

For the salsa:

1 cup diced mango (or papaya)
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 small tomato, chopped
1 green chili, deseeded & finely chopped
Handful fresh coriander (dhania), chopped
Juice of 1 lime
Pinch of salt

For the slaw:

2 cups shredded white cabbage
1 carrot, grated
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp plain yoghurt
1 tsp mild curry powder
1 tsp honey

For serving:

8 soft mini tortillas (or warm vetkoek/pita for a local twist)
Fresh coriander leaves
Lime wedges

Three Streams Smokehouse is proud to partner with Woolworths South Africa in the retail sector, supplying sustainably sourced and responsibly farmed Norwegian Salmon, Rainbow Trout, and a variety of other premium-quality seafood products.

As of 2024, we are honoured to not only supply Woolworths in the Deli, Frozen, and Primal categories but also to have taken over the management and supply of their Fresh Seafood Counters.

This partnership means that Three Streams Smokehouse now proudly supplies an extensive range of seafood products to Woolworths stores across the Western Cape, Gauteng, and KwaZulu-Natal regions.

Method

Prepare the trout:

Mix olive oil, paprika, coriander, peri-peri, lemon juice, salt & pepper.
Coat the trout portions and let marinate for 15 minutes.
Pan-fry or grill the trout for 2–3 minutes per side until cooked but still juicy.
Flake gently into chunks.

Make the salsa:

Combine mango, onion, tomato, chili, coriander, lime juice & salt.
Toss well and chill until serving.

Mix the slaw:

Stir together cabbage, carrot, mayo, yoghurt, curry powder & honey.
Season with a pinch of salt.

Assemble the tacos:

Warm the tortillas.
Layer with slaw, then top with chunks of rainbow trout.
Spoon over mango salsa.
Garnish with coriander leaves & serve with lime wedges.

South African Twist:

Swap tortillas for mini vetkoek for a truly local feel.
Add Mrs Balls chutney drizzle for a sweet-savory kick.
Pair with a crisp local Chenin Blanc or a light craft beer.

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