Baja-Style Fish Tacos

Baja-Style Fish Tacos

I came up with this Baja-style fish taco recipe after eating fish tacos from a street vendor in Ensenada, Mexico. The salsa can be made a day in advance for flavors to blend.

Prep Time:
45 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
60 mins
Servings:
12

Ingredients

Salsa Fresca

  • 6 medium tomatoes, diced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons canned diced jalapeno peppers, or more to taste (juice reserved)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ½ medium lime, juiced

Fish Tacos

  • 3 cups coleslaw mix
  • 3 tablespoons ranch dressing
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle Mexican beer
  • 1 (9 ounce) box batter mix (such as Shore Lunch®)
  • 1 pound cod fillets, cut into 2-inch chunks
  • 24 (6 inch) corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 12 lime wedges
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce, or to taste (Optional)

Directions

Step 1
Make the salsa: Mix tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalape?os, 1 tablespoon jalape?o juice, and garlic salt together in a bowl until well combined. Pour lime juice over top. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed.

Step 2
Make the tacos: Toss coleslaw mix and ranch dressing together in a bowl; set aside until needed.

Step 3
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 4
Stir beer and batter mix together in a bowl. Dip cod into batter mix.

Step 5
Fry cod in batches in the hot oil until cooked through and coating is golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer cod with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 6
Wrap corn tortillas in wet paper towels. Microwave on high until warm, about 1 minute.

Step 7
For each serving, stack two tortillas on a plate; top with cod, Mexican cheese, coleslaw mixture, and salsa. Squeeze a lime wedge over top and drizzle with Sriracha.

Tips

To eliminate any fishy smell or taste, soak your cod fillets in cold salt water for 30 minutes, then rinse well, pat dry, and cut into 1-inch chunks for this recipe.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

423
Calories
18g
Fat
51g
Carbs
16g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 423
% Daily Value *
Total Fat18g 23%
Saturated Fat7g 33%
Cholesterol39mg 13%
Sodium443mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate51g 18%
Dietary Fiber5g 19%
Total Sugars3g
Protein16g
Vitamin C19mg 95%
Calcium223mg 17%
Iron2mg 10%
Potassium482mg 10%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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