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Baja Fish Tacos
These Baja Fish Tacos are packed with flavor! Flaky, seasoned fish, a killer slaw, and incredible sauce to finish it off...what more could you ask for?!
Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
25
minutes
mins
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Servings:
8
Calories:
217
kcal
Author:
Kristin Hayes
Equipment
Taco Holder
Mixing Bowls
Herb Scissors
Ingredients
FISH TACO
2
lbs
cod fish filets
1
tablespoon
olive oil
1
teaspoon
garlic powder
1
teaspoon
paprika
½
teaspoon
salt
½
teaspoon
chili powder
½
teaspoon
black pepper
corn tortillas
*warmed is best
SLAW
2
cups
cabbage, sliced thin
1
tablespoon
lime juice
¼
cup
cilantro, chopped
CREAM SAUCE
2
avocados
*pitted/peeled
3
garlic cloves, minced
¼
cup
cilantro, chopped
1
pinch
red pepper flakes
1
tablespoon
lime juice
2
tablespoon
red wine vinegar
1
tablespoon
olive oil
Instructions
Assemble slaw by adding all ingredients to a medium bowl. Set aside.
Assemble cream sauce by adding all ingredients to a food processor and blending until smooth. Set aside.
To season/cook the fish, combine the garlic powder, paprika, salt, chili powder, and black pepper in a small bowl.
Season the fish filets evenly, making sure each side is evenly coated.
In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high.
Add in the seasoned fish and cook each side for about 3-4 minutes.
Remove fish from heat and assemble tacos.
To assemble, fill each tortilla with some flaked fish.
Pour some cream sauce on top of the fish, followed by the slaw mixture. *If desired, you can add some pico de gallo, but it isn't needed
Continue until all tortillas have been filled. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving:
2
tacos
|
Calories:
217
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
7
g
|
Protein:
22
g
|
Fat:
12
g
|
Saturated Fat:
2
g
|
Cholesterol:
49
mg
|
Sodium:
220
mg
|
Potassium:
781
mg
|
Fiber:
4
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
595
IU
|
Vitamin C:
21
mg
|
Calcium:
36
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg