These crispy Baja Fish Tacos are a perfect balance of flavors and textures, topped with a creamy and zesty Baja Sauce. This recipe will transport you to the sunny beaches of Baja California with every bite. Easy to make and sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
- 1 lb white fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 cup beer
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp hot sauce
- 8 small flour tortillas
- Vegetable oil for frying
Directions
- In a bowl, mix together flour, salt, cumin, and paprika.
- Gradually whisk in beer until the batter is smooth.
- Cut fish fillets into small strips and coat them in the batter.
- Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the fish strips until golden brown and crispy.
- In another bowl, mix together cabbage, cilantro, and red onion to make the slaw.
- In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, garlic powder, and hot sauce to make the Baja Sauce.
- Warm up tortillas in a dry pan or microwave.
- To assemble tacos, place a spoonful of slaw on each tortilla, top with a few pieces of crispy fish, and drizzle with Baja Sauce.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Baja Sauce is a popular condiment in Baja California, Mexico, used in various dishes like fish tacos and shrimp cocktails.
Baja Fish Tacos are known for their crispy beer-battered fish and fresh, tangy slaw.
The combination of flavors in this recipe is sure to please any seafood lover.