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Delicious Easy Baja Fish Tacos Recipe

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This Delicious Easy Baja Fish Tacos Recipe delivers the classic Southern California flavor with crispy battered white fish, zesty lime crema, and a crunchy cabbage slaw. It's an easy-to-follow method perfect for weeknights, BBQs, or taco parties. With fresh ingredients and bold seasoning, these tacos are a hit for all taco lovers. Keywords: Baja fish tacos, easy fish taco recipe, crispy fish tacos, taco night dinner, seafood tacos, lime slaw tacos.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb white fish fillets (like cod or tilapia)

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

  • Salt and black pepper to taste

  • 1 cup beer (or sparkling water for non-alcoholic)

  • Oil for frying

  • 2 cups shredded cabbage (green or purple)

  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise

  • 2 tbsp sour cream

  • 1 tbsp lime juice

  • Corn tortillas

  • Optional toppings: pico de gallo, avocado slices, hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Fish Batter: In a bowl, combine flour, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Whisk in beer until smooth.

  2. Heat the Oil: In a large skillet or deep pan, heat oil to 350°F.

  3. Fry the Fish: Dip fish fillets into the batter and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

  4. Make the Slaw & Sauce: Mix cabbage with chopped cilantro. In another bowl, whisk mayo, sour cream, and lime juice to make crema.

  5. Assemble Tacos: Warm tortillas. Add slaw, a piece of fried fish, drizzle with lime crema, and add your favorite toppings.

  6. Serve Immediately and enjoy while hot and crispy!

Notes

  • You can substitute the beer with sparkling water or club soda for a lighter batter.

  • Use pre-shredded slaw mix for quicker prep.

  • Double the crema recipe for dipping or extra topping.

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