Baja Fish Tacos
Delicious fish tacos featuring crispy coated fish, creamy avocado, and vibrant salsa, perfect for a delightful family meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb white fish fillets (like cod or tilapia)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup salsa
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Coating: In a bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge the Fish: Dip the fish fillets in the buttermilk and dredge in the flour mixture.
- Heat the Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the Fish: Fry the coated fish fillets until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Warm the Tortillas: Warm the corn tortillas in a separate pan or microwave.
- Assemble the Tacos: Place fried fish on the warmed tortillas, topped with shredded cabbage, avocado, and salsa.
- Serve & Enjoy: Serve with lime wedges for extra zing.
Notes
For a healthier option, try baking the fish instead of frying. You can also experiment with different toppings like pickled onions or jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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