Embark on a culinary adventure to the sun-kissed beaches of Baja California with these tantalizing fish tacos. Inspired by the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine, these tacos are a symphony of crispy fish, tangy slaw, and creamy sauce, all nestled in warm tortillas.
Indulge in the classic Baja fish tacos, featuring lightly battered fish fillets fried to perfection and topped with a refreshing cabbage slaw. For a zesty twist, try the blackened fish tacos, where the fish is coated in a flavorful blackened seasoning before being grilled. And for a unique seafood experience, the shrimp tacos offer succulent shrimp cooked to perfection and tossed in a creamy chipotle sauce.
Each recipe provides step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice cooks can recreate these restaurant-quality tacos at home. With a variety of options to choose from, these Baja fish tacos are sure to satisfy every palate. So gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to Baja California.
BAJA FISH TACOS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat about 3 inches vegetable oil in a medium pot over medium-low heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375 degrees F. Meanwhile, toss the cabbage, cilantro, lime juice, honey and mayonnaise in a bowl. Season the slaw with salt.
- Warm the tortillas in a skillet over medium-low heat or wrap in a damp cloth and microwave 25 seconds. Wrap in a towel to keep warm.
- Mix the flour, chili powder, and salt and pepper to taste in a shallow bowl. Dredge the fish in the flour mixture, then fry in batches until golden and just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Season with salt.
- Halve, pit and slice the avocado. Fill the tortillas with the fish, avocado, slaw and salsa. Serve with lime wedges.
THE BEST BAJA FISH TACOS WITH BAJA CREAM SAUCE
These crispy, beer battered Baja fish tacos wrapped in soft corn tortillas are topped with crunchy cabbage and a tangy white Mexican cream sauce.
Provided by Heidi
Categories Main Course
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cut the fish into 3 inch X 1/2 inch pieces, about the size of a middle finger. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, cornstarch and baking powder with the yellow mustard and 8 ounces of beer. Add more beer 1 tablespoon at a time until the batter is the consistency of pancake batter. Press out any clumps with the back of a spoon.
- Heat the oil to 350°-375°F, using a candy or frying thermometer to monitor the temperature. Line a plate with paper towels.
- One at a time, dredge each piece of fish in the batter, fully coating each piece and shaking off the excess, then gently sliding each filet into the hot oil. Work in batches to not overcrowd the pot. Use a splatter guard or place a lid half way over the pot to avoid oil splashes. Turn the pieces of fish in the oil and cook for 5-7 minutes or until they are golden on all sides. Transfer to the paper towel lined plate and repeat with the remaining fish pieces.
- While the fish is cooking, mix the Mexican crema, mayonnaise, the juice of 1 lime and 1-2 pinches of kosher salt in a small bowl. Transfer to a squeeze bottle if desired and set aside.
- Heat a dry, non-stick skillet over medium high heat and warm the tortillas on both sides. In batches, dunk the drained fried fish back into the hot oil and cook for 30 seconds until warmed through and crisped on the outside.
- Stack two tortillas together then add some cabbage and a few spoonfuls of pico de gallo and top with a pice of fish. Drizzle with the white cream sauce and a squeeze of lime. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 178 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BAJA SAUCE FOR FISH OR SHRIMP TACOS
I really like this on grilled or blackened fish tacos.
Provided by flachaz
Categories Main Dish Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Stir sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, cilantro, seafood seasoning, and ancho chile pepper together in a bowl.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.7 calories, Carbohydrate 1.3 g, Cholesterol 11.5 mg, Fat 14 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 188 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
BAJA FISH TACOS
This spiced fish is served on a fresh corn tortilla with pickled red onion, Baja cream and slaw and a spoonful of your favorite tomato salsa-the best part of this taco is that most of the elements can be made ahead.
Provided by Monday Morning Cooking Club
Categories HarperCollins Taco Fish Cabbage Dinner Wheat/Gluten-Free
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 28
Steps:
- Pickled Red Onion:
- To make the pickled red onion, place the onion and jalapeño in a heatproof medium bowl. In a small saucepan, combine the vinegar, lime juice and salt. Bring to the boil over high heat, stirring until the salt dissolves, then pour over the onion and jalapeño. Allow to stand at room temperature for at least 1 hour before using. (Leftovers will keep up to 1 week in the fridge.)
- Baja Cream:
- To make the Baja cream, whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, lime zest and salt in a small bowl, then taste for seasoning and lime juice.
- Baja Cabbage Slaw:
- To make the cabbage slaw, mix together the mayonnaise, lime juice and Tabasco in a bowl. Toss the cabbage with the mayonnaise mixture, season to taste and refrigerate.
- Marinated Fish:
- To marinate the fish, mix the olive oil, chili powder, oregano, cumin, coriander and jalapeño in a non-reactive dish. Add the fish and marinate for 20 minutes.
- When ready to cook the fish, heat a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Remove the fish from the marinade, place in the hot pan and season with salt.
- Cook the fish for 4 minutes, then turn over, season again with salt and cook for another 2 minutes or until just cooked through, depending on the thickness.
- Remove the pan from the heat and flake the fish with a fork, scraping up and mixing in any marinade that has stuck to the bottom.
- Assembly:
- Heat the tortillas according to the directions on the packet. To assemble the tacos, place a heaped spoon of the fish onto the centre of a warm tortilla. Top with the pickled onion and jalapeño, Baja cream, Baja cabbage slaw and tomato salsa.
BAJA FISH TACO RECIPE
Use our Baja Fish Taco Recipe to make your next round of tacos Baja-style. Dazzle your dinner pasty guests with your tasty Baja Fish Taco Recipe creations!
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Vegetable Recipes
Time 21m
Yield Makes 6 servings, one taco each.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine 1/4 cup of the dressing, 1 tsp. of the ancho powder, the sugar and mustard in medium bowl. Add cabbage and cilantro; toss to coat.
- Mix barbecue sauce and remaining 2 tsp. ancho powder; spread evenly onto fish. Heat 1 Tbsp. dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add 3 fish fillets; cook 3 min. on each side or until fish flakes easily with fork and is golden brown on both sides; repeat with remaining dressing and fillets.
- Place 1 fish fillet on each tortilla. Top with the cabbage mixture; roll up.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 330 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 25 g
BAJA FISH TACOS
Crisp mahi mahi pans out beautifully when dressed up with fresh lime, cilantro and smoky adobo. One bite and you'll be hooked on these baja fish tacos! -Brooke Keller, Lexington, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the salad dressing, adobo sauce, cilantro and lime juice. Chill until serving., Sprinkle mahi mahi with salt and pepper. Place the flour, eggs and bread crumbs in separate shallow bowls. Coat mahi mahi with flour, then dip in eggs and coat with bread crumbs. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook fish in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels., Place fish in tortillas; top with cabbage, sauce mixture and additional cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- Use fresh, firm fish fillets for the best results.
- To make sure the fish is cooked through, use a food thermometer to check that it has reached an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- If you don't have any chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, you can substitute 1 teaspoon of chili powder and 1/4 teaspoon of ground cumin.
- Serve the fish tacos with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cabbage, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and lime wedges.
- For a healthier version of these tacos, use whole-wheat tortillas and grilled fish instead of fried fish.
Conclusion:
These Baja fish tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a casual get-together or a busy weeknight dinner. The fish is tender and flaky, the batter is crispy and flavorful, and the toppings are fresh and tangy. Whether you serve them with traditional Mexican sides or your own favorite toppings, these tacos are sure to be a hit.
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