Description
These Baja Fish Tacos can be grilled or fried and are bursting with fresh flavors from the slaw and sauce. The crispy fish is perfectly seasoned and pairs wonderfully with the creamy slaw and tangy sauce, all wrapped in warm tortillas.
Ingredients
Scale
For the slaw:
- ½ cup red cabbage finely sliced
- ½ cup green cabbage finely sliced
- ½ cup tomato diced
- ½ cup white onion diced
- 2 small jalapenos diced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the sauce:
- ½ cup mayo
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup cilantro
- ¼ cup ketchup or sriracha
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
For the fish:
- 1 pound white fish (cod, snapper or halibut)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
For the wet batter:
- 1½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 14 ounces beer (or unflavored sparkling water)
- Other:
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Tortillas for serving
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the slaw: In a large bowl, mix together red cabbage, green cabbage, tomato, onion, jalapenos, cilantro, sour cream, lime juice, salt, sugar, and black pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Make the sauce: In a blender, combine mayo, sour cream, cilantro, ketchup or sriracha, lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth and refrigerate.
- Cook the fish: Season fish with salt and pepper, then coat with flour. Dip in the wet batter and fry until golden brown and crispy.
- Assemble the tacos: Warm tortillas, add fish, top with slaw, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
- You can also grill the fish for a healthier option.
- Adjust the spiciness of the sauce by adding more or less sriracha.
- Feel free to customize the slaw with your favorite veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg