Description
Baja Fish Tacos are a delightful and vibrant dish that captures the essence of coastal flavors. This easy-to-follow recipe features crispy cod filets paired with a refreshing cilantro lime slaw, zesty avocado crema, and fresh pico de gallo. In just 30 minutes, you can create a meal that is not only delicious but also healthy, making it perfect for family dinners or casual get-togethers. With the option to customize toppings, these tacos cater to various tastes while being a hit among both adults and kids alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs cod filets
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 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
- 16 corn tortillas
- cooking spray
- 2 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 cups purple cabbage, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon honey
- salt & pepper to taste
- 2 avocados
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 1/2 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons red apple vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the fish by coating cod filets with a mixture of avocado oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, sea salt, ancho chili powder, and black pepper.
- Cook the seasoned fish in a skillet over medium heat until golden brown (about 3–4 minutes each side).
- Make the slaw by combining sliced cabbage, lime juice, cilantro, honey, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Blend avocados with garlic, cilantro, cumin, red pepper flakes, lime juice, apple vinegar, olive oil, and salt for the crema.
- Assemble the tacos by placing cooked fish on warmed tortillas topped with slaw and avocado crema.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg