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?!
Servings: 8
Calories: 217kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
FISH TACO
- 2 lbs cod fish filets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- corn tortillas *warmed is best
SLAW
- 2 cups cabbage, sliced thin
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
CREAM SAUCE
- 2 avocados *pitted/peeled
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 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!
Notes
Recipe adapted from: Joyful Healthy Eats
Nutrition
Serving: 2tacos | Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 220mg | Potassium: 781mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 595IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 1mg
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