Baja Fish Tacos (Printable Version)
# What You’ll Need:
→ Fish
01 -
1 lb white fish fillets (cod or halibut), cut into strips
→ Batter
02 -
1 cup all-purpose flour
03 -
1 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/2 tsp black pepper
→ Slaw
06 -
2 cups shredded cabbage
07 -
1/4 cup mayonnaise
08 -
2 tbsp lime juice
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1/2 tsp cumin
→ Assembly
10 -
8 small corn or flour tortillas
11 -
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
12 -
1/2 cup diced red onion
13 -
Lime wedges for serving
# Steps to Follow:
01 -
Mix cabbage, mayonnaise, lime juice, and cumin in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
02 -
Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
03 -
Dip fish strips into the prepared batter, allowing excess to drip off.
04 -
Heat oil to 375°F (about 1 inch deep). Fry fish strips for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil.
05 -
Heat tortillas briefly on a dry skillet or in microwave until warm and pliable.
06 -
Layer each tortilla with crispy fish, tangy slaw, fresh cilantro, and diced red onion. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over tacos.
# Additional Notes:
01 -
For best results, serve immediately while fish is still crispy. You can prepare the slaw up to 24 hours in advance.