Baja Fish Tacos
Crispy fish wrapped in warm tortillas, topped with fresh cabbage and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free, Dairy Optional
Ingredients
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- 1 lb white fish fillets (e.g., cod, tilapia)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Corn tortillas
- Shredded cabbage
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Sour cream or crema (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the fish fillets by cutting them into strips and seasoning with salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin.
- Dredge each strip in buttermilk.
- Mix the coating with flour and cornmeal, then dredge each fish strip.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the coated fish strips until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Warm the corn tortillas in another skillet until pliable.
- Assemble the tacos by placing crispy fish on each tortilla, topped with cabbage, cilantro, and sour cream if desired.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
Pair with mango or cucumber salsa; store leftovers in airtight containers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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