Crispy Baja Fish Tacos
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of coastal Mexico with these crispy fish tacos, filled with golden fish, colorful cabbage, and a zesty sauce.
Ingredients
For the Fish
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup Cornstarch
- 1 tbsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp Chili powder
- 1 tsp Salt For seasoning
- 1 tsp Pepper For seasoning
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 cup Light beer Chilled for best results
- 1 large Egg
- 1.5 lbs Cod fillets Cut into portions
- 1 tsp Salt For seasoning
- 1 tsp Pepper For seasoning
For the Toppings
- 3-4 cups Red and/or green cabbage Finely shredded
- 2-3 medium Carrots Shredded
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- 1-2 tsp Hot sauce To taste
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tsp Salt For the sauce
- 1/2 lime Lime juice For the sauce
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 lime Lime juice
- 1 medium Minced jalapeño pepper Seeded
- 1 tbsp Fresh cilantro Optional, chopped
- 1 tsp Capers Minced
- 1/4 tsp Ground cayenne pepper To taste
- 1/2 tsp Dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp Dried dill weed
- 1 cup Vegetable oil For frying
- 12 small Tortillas Corn or flour
- 1 lime Sliced limes For serving
- 1 tsp Optional toppings Pickled red onions, diced jalapeños, corn, cotija cheese
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, chili powder, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Slowly whisk in the chilled beer and egg until smooth.
- Season the cod fillets with salt and pepper. Dip them in the batter and coat thoroughly.
Cooking
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the battered fish in batches until golden and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel.
Assembly
- In another bowl, mix the shredded cabbage and carrots.
- For the sauce, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, hot sauce, honey, lime juice, and remaining salt.
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Assemble tacos by placing crispy fish on tortillas, adding cabbage mix, and drizzling with sauce. Top with jalapeño, cilantro, and capers if desired.
Notes
Enhance flavors by adding a touch of lime zest to the sauce. Customize your tacos with different fish or add shrimp for a twist. Consider serving with a side of black beans or rice for a complete meal.