Baja Style Fish Tacos Recipe

Name: Baja Style Fish Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tomatoes, diced; 1 small onion, diced; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons canned diced jalapeno peppers, or more to taste (juice reserved); 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt; 1/2 lime, juiced; 3 cups coleslaw mix; 3 tablespoons ranch dressing; 2 cups vegetable oil for frying; 1 (9 ounce) box batter mix (such as Shore Lunch(R)); 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle Mexican beer; 24 corn tortillas; 1 pound cod fillets, cut into 2-inch chunks; 2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend; 2 limes, sliced into wedges; 1 dash chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha(R)) (optional)

Servings: persons

6 tomatoes, diced
1 small onion, diced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons canned diced jalapeno peppers, or more to taste (juice reserved)
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 lime, juiced
3 cups coleslaw mix
3 tablespoons ranch dressing
2 cups vegetable oil for frying
1 (9 ounce) box batter mix (such as Shore Lunch(R))
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle Mexican beer
24 corn tortillas
1 pound cod fillets, cut into 2-inch chunks
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
2 limes, sliced into wedges
1 dash chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha(R)) (optional)

1
Mix tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeno peppers, 1 tablespoon juice from jalapeno peppers, and garlic salt in a bowl; squeeze 1/2 lime over salsa fresca. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate while preparing fish.
2
Toss coleslaw mix with ranch dressing in a bowl; set aside for flavors to blend.
3
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4
Stir batter mix and beer together in a bowl. Wrap corn tortillas in wet paper towels and set aside.
5
Dip cod in the batter mix; fry coated cod in batches in the hot oil until cod is cooked through and coating is brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove cod with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
6
Microwave corn tortillas on high until warmed, about 1 minute.
7
Stack two tortillas on a plate; top with fish, a sprinkle of Mexican cheese, coleslaw mixture, salsa fresca, and a squeeze from lime wedge. Drizzle with chile-garlic sauce. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

1903

kcal

Calories

145

Fat

139

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tomatoes, diced, 1 small onion, diced, 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tablespoons canned diced jalapeno peppers, or more to taste (juice reserved), and more.

Yes, Baja Style 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 Style Fish Tacos

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