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Easy summer dinner with Baja fish tacos served with slaw and lime

Easy Baja Fish Tacos Recipe – Perfect Summer Dinner


  • Author: himami ali
  • Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

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Ingredients

Here’s everything you’ll need to create these irresistible Baja fish tacos from scratch.

For the Fish:

  • 500g (1 lb) white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or mahi-mahi)

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 cup cornstarch

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/2 tsp paprika

  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)

  • 1 cup cold sparkling water or beer

  • Vegetable oil (for frying)

For the Slaw:

  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage

  • 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage

  • 1/4 cup grated carrots

  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

  • Juice of 1 lime

  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise or Greek yogurt

  • Salt & pepper to taste

For the Baja Sauce:

  • 1/3 cup sour cream

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise

  • 1 garlic clove, minced

  • Juice of 1 lime

  • 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)

  • Salt to taste

For Assembly:

  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas

  • Fresh lime wedges

  • Extra cilantro for garnish


  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
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