Description
Spicy Baja fish tacos bring coastal Mexican flavors to your kitchen with crispy beer-battered cod nestled in warm tortillas. Fresh cilantro, zesty lime crema, and crunchy cabbage slaw complete this irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 pounds skinless cod
Fish Coating and Frying:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup beer
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Taco Components and Accompaniments:
- 12 (6-inch) soft corn tortillas
- 5 cups shredded red cabbage
- 3 tablespoons minced red onion
- 0.5 cup fresh chopped cilantro
- 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1.5 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Chipotle Sauce:
- 0.75 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2–3 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
- 1–2 teaspoons adobo sauce
- 1 large garlic clove
Serving:
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Craft a zesty slaw by combining shredded cabbage, finely diced red onion, and chopped cilantro with cider vinegar and vegetable oil. Season with salt and let the flavors meld while preparing other components.
- Create a creamy chipotle sauce by blending mayonnaise, fresh lime juice, smoky chipotle chiles, and minced garlic until perfectly smooth and well-integrated.
- Develop a light beer batter by whisking flour, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Gradually incorporate beer, stirring until the mixture achieves a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Prepare for frying by heating oil in a skillet to 350°F. Test oil readiness by inserting a wooden spoon – it should sizzle upon contact. Dip fish strips into the beer batter, allowing excess to drip off.
- Fry fish in small batches, cooking approximately 2 minutes per side until golden brown and thoroughly cooked. Remove and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Warm tortillas briefly to enhance flexibility. Spread a generous layer of chipotle sauce across each tortilla, creating a flavor foundation.
- Layer the tacos by adding a hearty portion of prepared slaw, then carefully place a crispy fish piece on top. Garnish with fresh lime wedges for a bright, citrusy finish.
Notes
- Customize batter thickness by adjusting beer amount for lighter or crispier coating on fish.
- Swap beer with sparkling water for non-alcoholic version that maintains batter’s airy texture.
- Pat fish dry before battering to ensure crispy, golden exterior and prevent soggy results.
- Choose white fish like cod, halibut, or tilapia for best texture and mild flavor absorption.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg