Healthy Baja Fish Tacos with Creamy Chipotle Sauce

Name: Healthy Baja Fish Tacos with Creamy Chipotle Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cups Canola Oil; 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder; 1 pinch Salt And Pepper, to taste; 2 whole Chipotle Peppers; 2 cloves Garlic; 1 whole Lime, Juiced; 1 pound Firm White Fish (ie. Cod); 1/2 pints Grape Tomatoes, Sliced In Half; 1 whole Bell Pepper, Sliced; 1 whole Chipotle Peppers, Minced; 2 Tablespoons Good, Quality Mayonnaise; 1/2 cups Greek Yogurt (or Strained Regular Yogurt); 1 teaspoon Lime Juice; 1 pinch Sugar; 1 pinch Salt And Pepper, to taste; 6 whole Heated Flour Tortillas; 1 cup Shredded Cabbage Or Lettuce; 1 slice Limes As Garnish At The Table

Servings: persons

1/4 cups Canola Oil
1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
1 pinch Salt And Pepper, to taste
2 whole Chipotle Peppers
2 cloves Garlic
1 whole Lime, Juiced
1 pound Firm White Fish (ie. Cod)
1/2 pints Grape Tomatoes, Sliced In Half
1 whole Bell Pepper, Sliced
1 whole Chipotle Peppers, Minced
2 Tablespoons Good, Quality Mayonnaise
1/2 cups Greek Yogurt (or Strained Regular Yogurt)
1 teaspoon Lime Juice
1 pinch Sugar
1 pinch Salt And Pepper, to taste
6 whole Heated Flour Tortillas
1 cup Shredded Cabbage Or Lettuce
1 slice Limes As Garnish At The Table

1
Put all of the marinade ingredients (except for the fish) in a food processor and puree until smooth.
2
Pour marinade over fish and allow to marinate for about 20 minutes in the fridge.
3
Slice some grape tomatoes and sweet or bell peppers and put them at the bottom of a baking dish.
4
Then top it with the marinated fish.
5
Pour any excess marinade over fish.
6
Bake at 450 degrees F for 20 minutes or until fish is cooked and flaky.
7
Put all of the sauce ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth.
8
To assemble the taco Heat tortillas in the microwave, oven or over a griddle.
9
Just heat them long enough to warm them up.
10
Add some of the broiled peppers, tomatoes and fish to a tortilla.
11
Then add the chipotle sauce and some shredded lettuce or shredded cabbage (traditional) for crunch.
12
Add a spritz of lime juice.
13
Enjoy.

923

kcal

Calories

Fat

155

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cups Canola Oil, 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder, 1 pinch Salt And Pepper, to taste, 2 whole Chipotle Peppers, and more.

Yes, Healthy Baja Fish Tacos with Creamy Chipotle Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!