Fried And True: Baja Fish Tacos Recipe

Name: Fried And True: Baja Fish Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 tablespoon paprika; salt; 1 egg; 1 cup panko bread crumbs (or more if needed), (or more if needed); oil, for deep frying; 1 1/4 pound fish fillets, such as tuna steak, sea bass or halibut; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 egg yolks; 1 cup corn oil; lime zest, to taste; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 red or green cabbage

Servings: persons

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
salt
1 egg
1 cup panko bread crumbs (or more if needed), (or more if needed)
oil, for deep frying
1 1/4 pound fish fillets, such as tuna steak, sea bass or halibut
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 egg yolks
1 cup corn oil
lime zest, to taste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 red or green cabbage

1
Mix the lime juice, mustard, garlic, and egg yolks together for the coleslaw.
2
Pour the oil into the mix slowly while whisking with an electric mixer.
3
Be careful so it doesnt split.
4
Add lime zest and salt and pepper to taste.
5
Finely shred the cabbage and mix with the garlic mayonnaise dont use too much, just enough so the cabbage is covered.
6
Put it into the refrigerator.
7
Just before its time to eat, mix the flour and the spices together on a plate, whisk the egg and put onto another plate, and put the panko onto a third.
8
Heat an inch or two of oil in a deep skillet or a saucepan to 350F.
9
First dip the fish fillets into the spiced flour, followed by the egg, and finally into the panko.
10
Drop into the hot oil.
11
Deep-fry for a couple of minutes on each side, until the panko bread crumbs have turned brown, then drain on paper towels.
12
Serve with small wheat or corn tortillas.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons chili powder, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 1 tablespoon paprika, and more.

Yes, Fried And True: 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.

Fried And True: Baja Fish Tacos

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