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Baja Fish Tacos: Discover the Secret Recipe Here!

Baja Fish Tacos

Baja Fish Tacos are a delicious and flavorful dish featuring crispy battered fish, fresh toppings, and a zesty sauce, all wrapped in soft tortillas.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb white fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 lime (cut into wedges)
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Dip fish fillets in buttermilk, then coat with the flour mixture.
  3. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  4. Fry the coated fish until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  5. Warm the corn tortillas in a separate pan or microwave.
  6. Assemble the tacos by placing fish on tortillas, then topping with cabbage, tomatoes, cilantro, and a drizzle of sour cream and hot sauce.
  7. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

  • For a healthier option, you can bake the fish instead of frying.
  • Feel free to add other toppings like avocado or jalapeƱos.
  • These tacos are best served fresh.

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