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Baja Fish Tacos Recipe

Baja Fish Tacos Recipe


  • Author: lina
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These Baja Fish Tacos are a delightful fusion of flavors and textures, featuring crispy fried fish, zesty slaw, and a creamy sauce all wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for a casual dinner or a fun gathering with friends!


Ingredients

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For the slaw:

  • 1/2 cup red cabbage, finely sliced
  • 1/2 cup green cabbage, finely sliced
  • 1/2 cup tomato, diced
  • 1/2 cup white onion, diced
  • 2 small jalapenos, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped plus more for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For the sauce:

  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1/4 cup ketchup or sriracha
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For the fish:

  • 1 pound white fish (cod, snapper or halibut)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • For the wet batter:

    • 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1/4 cup cornstarch
    • 1 tablespoon paprika
    • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
    • 2 teaspoons onion powder
    • 2 teaspoons salt
    • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • 1 large egg
    • 14 ounces beer (or unflavored sparkling water)

    Other:

    • Vegetable oil for frying
    • Tortillas for serving
    • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Make the slaw: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cabbage, tomatoes, onions, jalapenos, cilantro, sour cream, lime juice, salt, sugar, and pepper. Toss everything together until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate the slaw.
  2. Make the crema: In a blender or small food processor, blend together the mayo, sour cream, cilantro, ketchup, lime juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Prep the fish: Season the fish fillets with salt and pepper. Cut into small pieces.
  4. Add the flour for the fish: Dredge the fish in 1 cup of flour.
  5. Prepare the wet batter: Whisk together 1 1/2 cups flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, egg, and beer until smooth.
  6. Dredge the fish: Coat fish in flour, then wet batter.
  7. Deep fry the fish: Fry fish in hot oil until golden and crispy.
  8. Assemble the tacos: Warm tortillas, add crema, cabbage, fish, more crema, and cilantro.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 820mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: Baja Fish Tacos, Fish Tacos, Mexican Food, Seafood Tacos