Baja Fish Tacos

Baja Fish Tacos

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Mexican · 35 min · Fish · pescatarian

479 cal 26g protein 42g carbs 23g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 4 servings
  • 3/4 lb cod fillets
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Mexican lager beer
  • 4 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Mexican crema
  • 1 lime
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Whisk flour, beer, and a pinch of salt into a smooth batter and let rest 10 minutes.
  2. Heat frying oil to 375 F in a deep pot.
  3. Whisk mayonnaise, crema, and juice of one lime into a crema sauce.
  4. Cut the cod into strips, dip in the batter, and fry in batches for 3 to 4 minutes until golden and crisp.
  5. Drain the fish on a rack and season with salt.
  6. Warm the tortillas, fill with fish and cabbage, drizzle with crema sauce, and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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