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Baja Fish Tacos

Baja Fish Tacos that Will Brighten Your Taco Night

Enjoy these vibrant Baja Fish Tacos bursting with flavor, perfect for a family-friendly dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Fish Batter
  • 1.5 pounds Firm White Fish Fillets cod or tilapia are great choices
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour gluten-free alternative available
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Cold Beer or Sparkling Water use soda water for alcohol-free
For the Mango Salsa
  • 2 Ripe Mangoes diced
  • 0.5 cup Red Onion finely diced
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
  • 1 Jalapeño minced, optional for heat
  • 1 Lime Juice juice of 1 lime
For Serving
  • 8-10 Corn Tortillas
  • Vegetable Oil for frying, heated to 350°F

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Medium Bowl
  • Deep pot or heavy skillet
  • Wire Rack
  • Dry skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Baja Fish Tacos
  1. In a medium bowl, combine diced mangoes, red onion, cilantro, and minced jalapeño. Add lime juice and salt, then mix and set aside for at least 10 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Gradually pour in beer or sparkling water, stirring until smooth.
  3. Heat oil in a pot to 350°F. Cut fish into 1-inch strips, dip in batter, and fry in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack.
  4. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds on each side. Keep wrapped in a cloth to retain heat.
  5. Assemble tacos with warm tortillas, crispy fried fish, and mango salsa. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Expert tips include maintaining the oil temperature, choosing the right fish, and warming tortillas to avoid breaking.

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