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The Best Baja Fish Tacos Recipe

Crispy and flaky battered fish is paired with a saucy layer of coleslaw and then served in a warm and soft tortilla base. Yes, you guessed it right, we are talking about Baja fish tacos.

Fish in tacos? Well, the combination might sound a bit weird, but trust us, if you try these once, you will undoubtedly try it again! So, now if you are wondering how to make baja fish tacos at home? Well, continue reading to know the whole recipe in detail.

The Best Baja Fish Tacos Recipe – Crispy, Flaky and Saucy, Too Good To Resist!

Let us help you get a taste of California as you surely cannot stay away from these crispy baja fish tacos. Perfect to pair with a cold beer, here is one of the easiest and most tasty baja fish taco recipes that you surely need to try out this summer.

Ingredients

Cod or Sea Bass, cut in medium-sized long strips, adjust this according to the shape of tortilla wraps.
1-2 cup all-purpose Flour
1 cup rice flour
1 tbsp. paprika/chipotle/cayenne powder
1 tbsp. garlic powder
1 tbsp. cumin powder (optional)
1-2 tbsp. cajun spice mix (optional)
1 cup of beer
Cabbage, you can also use purple cabbage
Mayonnaise
1 marinated chipotle pepper (canned)
2-3 Tomatoes, chopped
1-2 onions, chopped
1-2 carrots, thinly sliced
1-2 avocado, sliced
Jalapeno, chopped
4-6 tbsp. Lemon juice
2-4 tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
Cilantro, chopped
Salt and pepper as per taste

Recipe Guide – For Battered Fish

To get the authentic taste of Baja fish tacos from Costa Mesa, start this recipe with battered fish.
In a bowl, first, marinate your choice of boneless fish with some spices like paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. You can also use a bit of cumin powder here.
Next, in another bowl, add all-purpose flour, baking powder and salt. Give it a whisk and then keep it aside for a few minutes.
In case you are not marinating your fish pieces with any of the spices, you can also add some spicy kick to this batter. Feel free to use a bit of Cajun spice mix, paprika, salt and pepper here.
Now, add some rice flour to coat your marinated fish and also add beer to your flour mix.
Heat some oil in a frying pan, and now it’s time for you to cook your battered fish.
Dunk these marinated fish into the flour batter and then cook them in hot oil until crispy.
You can either shallow fry or deep fry these fishes, always check the oil temperature and keep the heat between medium to low flame.

Recipe Guide – For Coleslaw

The next most important element of your crispy Baja fish tacos would be a good tangy and creamy cabbage coleslaw.
In a bowl, add your chopped vegetables, cabbage should be the main ingredient here. Feel free to use fresh veggies like carrots, onions, cilantro, jalapenos and tomatoes.
Add some salt, pepper and lemon juice to this same bowl. You can also use a bit of lemon zest here.
Lastly, add some mayonnaise to the bowl and combine everything together.

Recipe Guide – Spicy Mayonnaise, Lime Crema, Avocado Crema

In a blender, add mayonnaise, chipotle pepper, cilantro and lime juice. Give it a good blend and your spicy mayonnaise is all ready.
For lime crema, add sour cream, cilantro and lime juice to a bowl and give a good whisk.
Lastly, for the avocado crema, in a blender, add avocado, jalapenos, cilantro and lime juice. Blend this until you get a smooth consistency.
You can use either one of these sauces or any two of the above recipes to pair with your battered fish.

Finish Your Baja Fish Tacos By Assembling All The Recipe Elements

Take a piece of fresh tortilla wrap, you can either make it at home or buy these from the store. Warm it on a pan for a few minutes.
Now, spread some mayonnaise or your preferred sauce on your tortilla wrap. Then place your crispy battered fish right at the centre of it.
Next, put some coleslaw on top of your crispy fish. You can also add avocado slices to make it more flavorful.
Lastly, to finish this tempting baja fish tacos recipe, drizzle some more sauce over your tortilla wraps. Your crispy and saucy tacos are all ready to be consumed.

Key Takeaways

Speaking of nutrition present in Baja Fish Tacos, it contains a combination of carbs, protein and fats. The more vegetables you add, the more nutritious this will become. Again, if you want you can replace regular tortilla wraps with wheat tortilla wraps. Next coming to the calorie count in Baja fish tacos, one serving can contain around 600-1000 calories, it surely depends on your choice of fish and other ingredients.