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Baja Fish Tacos Recipe

Baja Fish Tacos

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Bring the vibrant flavors of Mexico to your dinner table with these Baja Fish Tacos! Featuring crispy, seasoned cod filets topped with a fresh cilantro lime slaw and zesty avocado crema, this dish is a delightful combination of taste and texture. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, these tacos are quick to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings. Whether served with a side of tortilla chips or accompanied by a refreshing fruit salad, they are sure to please everyone at the table!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6 (12 tacos) 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs. cod filets
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 16 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups purple cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 2 avocados
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ancho chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons red apple vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Season the cod filets with garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, sea salt, ancho chili powder, and black pepper.
  2. Heat avocado oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the seasoned cod for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine sliced green cabbage, lime juice, chopped cilantro, honey, salt, and pepper to create the cilantro lime slaw.
  4. Blend avocados with garlic, cilantro, cumin, red pepper flakes, lime juice, red apple vinegar, olive oil, and salt until smooth for the avocado crema.
  5. Warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave. Assemble each taco with fish, slaw, and drizzle generously with avocado crema.
  • Author: Madison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos (approx. 290g)
  • Calories: 430
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg