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Delicious Easy Baja Fish Tacos Recipe

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Make the best Baja fish tacos with crispy battered fish, tangy slaw, and creamy sauce, all wrapped in warm tortillas. These tacos are a crowd-pleasing meal, perfect for taco night or a weekend feast. Quick to make and packed with flavor!

Ingredients

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

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1/2 tsp paprika

  • 1 cup cold sparkling water or beer

  • Oil for frying

  • Corn or flour tortillas

  • 2 cups shredded cabbage

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise

  • 1 tbsp lime juice

  • 1 tsp hot sauce

  • Fresh cilantro, chopped

  • Lime wedges for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Slaw: Mix shredded cabbage, mayo, lime juice, and hot sauce. Chill.

  2. Make the Batter: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and paprika. Slowly whisk in cold sparkling water or beer until smooth.

  3. Fry the Fish: Heat oil in a skillet. Dip fish pieces into batter, fry until golden brown (2–3 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.

  4. Assemble Tacos: Warm tortillas, top with slaw, fish, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour and corn tortillas.

  • Swap out the fish for shrimp or tofu for a different variation.

  • Optional toppings: avocado, pickled onions, chipotle sauce.

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