Baja Fish Tacos Recipe

Name: Baja Fish Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 limes; 1 tomatillo, finely chopped; 2 1/4 teaspoons sea salt, divided; 1 cup finely chopped tomato; 1/4 cup finely chopped white onion; 1 serrano chile, minced; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 pound boneless, skinless sea bass fillets, cut into strips; 1/2 cup canola oil, divided; 1/4 cup Kewpie mayonnaise; 1/2 cup tempura batter mix; 1/4 cup seltzer water; 4 sea beans (samphire); 1 cup shredded napa cabbage; 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

4 limes
1 tomatillo, finely chopped
2 1/4 teaspoons sea salt, divided
1 cup finely chopped tomato
1/4 cup finely chopped white onion
1 serrano chile, minced
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 pound boneless, skinless sea bass fillets, cut into strips
1/2 cup canola oil, divided
1/4 cup Kewpie mayonnaise
1/2 cup tempura batter mix
1/4 cup seltzer water
4 sea beans (samphire)
1 cup shredded napa cabbage
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves

1
Cut 2 limes into wedges; reserve. Cut remaining limes in half. Squeeze juice from 1 halved lime over tomatillo; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of the sea salt, and stir. Let stand 20 minutes. Stir tomato, onion, and chile into chopped tomatillo; sprinkle with black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of the sea salt. Sprinkle fish with 1 teaspoon of the salt. Cook fish in 2 teaspoons hot canola oil over medium-high until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side.
2
Stir together mayonnaise, juice of remaining 1 halved lime, and 1/2 teaspoon of the sea salt; set aside. Stir together tempura batter mix and seltzer water; coat sea beans in batter. Heat remaining canola oil to 350u00b0F in a Dutch oven over medium-high. Fry beans until crispy, about 2 minutes.
3
Divide fish evenly among tortillas. Top with tomatillo mixture, shredded cabbage, and desired amount of mayonnaise-lime sauce. Sprinkle with cilantro leaves; serve with sea beans and reserved lime wedges.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 limes, 1 tomatillo, finely chopped, 2 1/4 teaspoons sea salt, divided, 1 cup finely chopped tomato, and more.

Yes, Baja Fish Tacos falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Baja Fish Tacos

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