
Baja Style Mexican Food
These Baja-style fish tacos are a delicious and refreshing Mexican dish. Crispy beer-battered fish is topped with tangy slaw and served in warm tortillas.
Ingredients
- Avocado (1, sliced)
- Salsa (1/4 cup)
- Sour cream (1/4 cup)
- Mayonnaise (1/4 cup)
- Lime (1, juiced)
- Cilantro (1/2 cup, chopped)
- Cabbage (2 cups, shredded)
- Corn tortillas (8)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Mexican beer (1 cup)
- Black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
- Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
- Baking powder (1 teaspoon)
- Cornstarch (1/4 cup)
- All (purpose flour - 1 cup)
- White fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia) (1 lb)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Slowly pour in the beer while whisking until the batter is smooth and thick.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or skillet over medium-high heat.
- Dip each fish fillet into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off, and carefully place it into the hot oil.
- Fry the fish for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
- In a separate bowl, combine the shredded cabbage, chopped cilantro, lime juice, mayonnaise, sour cream, and salsa. Mix well to make the slaw.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or on a grill until soft and pliable.
- To assemble the tacos, place a few pieces of fried fish on each tortilla, top with the slaw, and garnish with sliced avocado.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Dietary Information
Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 20 minutes • Cook Time: 20 minutes • Calories: 400 • Fat: 15g • Carbs: 45g • Protein: 20g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 5g