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Authentic Baja Fish Tacos

Authentic Mexican fish tacos originated in the Baja region of Mexico. White, flaky fish is typically battered and fried and served on a charred corn tortilla, topped with spicy crema and cabbage slaw.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

Marinade

  • 1 lb cod fish
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Beer batter

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Mexican beer
  • 1 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Slaw

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 cups red cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 jalapeño, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Chipotle crema

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup sour cream or greek yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • juice of 1 lime
  • chipotles in adobo, to taste

Tacos

  • 6 corn tortillas, charred
  • vegetable or peanut oil, for frying
  • 1 avocado, diced
  • lime wedges

Instructions
 

Marinade

  • Add all ingredients for marinade in a large bowl. Stir until well combined. Set aside.
  • Cut cod fish into strips. Add the fish strips to the bowl and allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes in the refrigerator.

Beer batter

  • Add all ingredients for beer batter in a large bowl. Stir until well combined. Set aside.

Slaw

  • Add mayonnaise, lime juice and honey to a large bowl. Stir to combine.
  • Add cabbage, onions, corn, jalapeño and cilantro. Toss everything together and set aside.

Chipotle crema

  • Add all ingredients for crema in a small bowl. Stir until well combined. Set aside.

Tacos

  • Heat oil in a skillet or frying pan over medium high heat. Make sure you add enough oil to deep fry the fish strips.
  • Add marinated fish strips to the bowl with beer batter. Stir until fish strips are evenly coated.
  • Fry fish strips in batches, about 3 strips at a time. Do not overcrowd the pan.
  • Fry fish for about 3-5 minutes. When fish is golden brown, remove from pan.
  • Place fried fish on a plate lined with paper towels.
  • Add a little drizzle of oil to a skillet over low heat. Warm corn tortillas on skillet for 2-3 minutes.
  • If you want charred tortillas, place them on a hot grill pan for a few seconds so they don't burn.
  • Add a fish strip to each corn tortilla. Top with slaw, avocado and a drizzle of chipotle crema.

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Notes

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