Baja Fish Tacos Recipe

Name: Baja Fish Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable oil, for frying; 1/4 red cabbage, thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 cups); 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped; Juice of 1 lime, plus wedges for serving; 2 tablespoons honey or agave nectar; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; Kosher salt; 12 corn tortillas; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; Freshly ground pepper; 1 1/4 pounds skinless halibut fillet, cut into 2-by-1/2-inch pieces; 1 Hass avocado; 1/2 cup fresh salsa

Servings: persons

Vegetable oil, for frying
1/4 red cabbage, thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
Juice of 1 lime, plus wedges for serving
2 tablespoons honey or agave nectar
1/2 cup mayonnaise
Kosher salt
12 corn tortillas
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Freshly ground pepper
1 1/4 pounds skinless halibut fillet, cut into 2-by-1/2-inch pieces
1 Hass avocado
1/2 cup fresh salsa

1
Heat about 3 inches vegetable oil in a medium pot over medium-low heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375 degrees F. Meanwhile, toss the cabbage, cilantro, lime juice, honey and mayonnaise in a bowl.
2
Season the slaw with salt.
3
Warm the tortillas in a skillet over medium-low heat or wrap in a damp cloth and microwave 25 seconds.
4
Wrap in a towel to keep warm.
5
Mix the flour, chili powder, and salt and pepper to taste in a shallow bowl.
6
Dredge the fish in the flour mixture, then fry in batches until golden and just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.
7
Transfer with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
8
Season with salt.
9
Halve, pit and slice the avocado.
10
Fill the tortillas with the fish, avocado, slaw and salsa.
11
Serve with lime wedges.
12
Per serving: Calories 777; Fat 45 g (Saturated 7 g); Cholesterol 103 mg; Sodium 529 mg; Carbohydrate 66 g; Fiber 9g; Protein 31 g
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vegetable oil, for frying, 1/4 red cabbage, thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 cups), 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped, Juice of 1 lime, plus wedges for serving, 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.

Baja Fish Tacos

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