# Swai Fish Tacos

Updated: 2026-10-25

By Chef Pierre. Swai Fish Tacos is a home recipe from Fountain View Fish Market in Houston, family run since 1972. It serves 4. Spiced swai seared in strips and tucked into warm tortillas with cabbage, lime, and a spoon of yogurt.

Serves 4 · 30 minutes · Updated 2026-10-25


## Why this recipe works

Swai is mild, so a short spice rub and a hot pan do the seasoning. Cutting it into strips gives every piece a browned edge without drying the center.

## Substitutions

Catfish or snapper strips. Catfish tastes a little stronger. Snapper needs the same doneness check.

## Ingredients

- 1 1/4 pounds swai fillets, cut into strips
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- A handful of cilantro leaves
- Lime wedges

## Steps

1. Toss the swai with chili powder, cumin, and salt.
2. Stir the yogurt and lime juice together.
3. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high. Sear the strips until browned and the center reads about 145 F, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
4. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet. Fill them with fish, cabbage, cilantro, and a spoon of the yogurt. Serve with lime.

## Get it at the fresh counter

**Swai.** Get it at the fresh counter. Ask for swai fillets. Swai is farmed, so do not describe it as wild caught.

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