Baja Fish Tacos
Crispy fish tacos loaded with fresh toppings and a squeeze of lime, bringing the taste of the coast to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound white fish (such as cod or tilapia)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare the Fish: Pat the fish dry and cut it into strips, about 1-2 inches wide.
- Dredge the Fish: Take each strip and dredge it in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour.
- Heat the Oil: Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat for shallow frying.
- Fry the Fish: Carefully place coated fish strips in the hot oil and fry for about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Warm the Tortillas: Warm corn tortillas in another pan or microwave until pliable.
- Assemble the Tacos: Place crispy fish on tortillas, top with cabbage, sour cream, lime juice, and cilantro.
- Serve with a Smile: Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
Optional: Add cumin for a smoky note or toss in lime zest for extra zing. To make tacos vegan, replace fish with tofu or zucchini.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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