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Baja Fish Tacos

Enjoy these crispy, delicious Baja-style fish tacos featuring a zesty citrus slaw and a creamy chipotle sauce. Perfect for a fresh and flavorful meal! #FishTacos #HealthyEating #TacoTuesday #EasyRecipes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 12 tacos
Calories 655 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowls

Ingredients
  

Fish & Crispy Batter

  • 2 lbs fresh cod sliced into 1x2 inch strips
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 12 oz light beer or club soda
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt

Zesty Citrus Slaw

  • 2 cups coleslaw mix
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp pineapple juice
  • 1/8 tsp salt

Creamy Chipotle Sauce

  • 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp raw honey
  • 1 tsp adobo sauce

Assembly & Cooking

  • 2 cups avocado oil for frying
  • 1 pkg white corn tortillas
  • 2 avocados thinly sliced

Instructions
 

  • Mix the Slaw: In a small bowl, toss together the coleslaw mix, fresh cilantro, lime juice, pineapple juice, and salt. Set aside in the fridge.
  • Whip Up the Sauce: In another small bowl, whisk together the light mayo, honey, and smoky adobo sauce until smooth and creamy.
  • Prep your Fish: Pat your cod strips completely dry with a paper towel so the coating stays perfectly crispy.
  • Whisk the Light Batter: In a medium bowl, mix the flour, panko, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and salt. Pour in the beer and stir gently until smooth.
  • Pan-Fry to Perfection: Pour about an inch of high-heat oil into a skillet and warm it up. Dip each fish piece into your seasoned batter, let the excess drip off, and place in the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes on each side until golden and flaky. Drain on a wire rack.
  • Assemble the Tacos: Warm up your corn tortillas. Fill each with a crispy piece of fish, a generous scoop of the crunchy citrus slaw, and fresh avocado slices. Finish with a drizzle of your smoky chipotle mayo.

Notes

Nutritional Information (per serving):
Calories: 655, Total Carbs: 22g, Net Carbs: 18g, Fats: 54g, Protein: 20g
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