Baja Fish Tacos
Baja Fish Tacos are a delicious and vibrant dish featuring crispy fried cod, fresh citrus slaw, and creamy chipotle mayo, all wrapped in warm corn tortillas. Perfect for a casual meal or gathering, these tacos are sure to impress with their bold flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 – 2 pounds fresh cod, sliced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 12 ounces light beer
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups coleslaw mix
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
- 2 cups canola oil
- 1 package white corn tortillas
- 1–2 avocados, thinly sliced
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, combine all slaw ingredients. Set aside.
- In another small bowl, mix all mayo ingredients. Set aside.
- Cut cod into 1×2 inch pieces. Pat dry with a paper towel.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, panko breadcrumbs, beer, and seasonings. Mix well.
- Pour canola oil into a medium skillet, filling it about 1 inch deep. Heat over medium-high heat.
- Dip fish into the batter. Working in small batches, add battered fish to hot oil. Fry for 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Remove fish from oil and place on a wire rack to drain excess oil. Repeat until all fish is fried.
- Heat tortillas as desired.
- Fill tortillas with fried fish, citrus slaw, and sliced avocado. Top with chipotle mayo and additional cilantro, if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg