Description
Savor the sun-soaked flavors of Baja Fish Tacos, filled with crispy fish and vibrant mango salsa for a delightful culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds firm white fish fillets (like cod or tilapia), cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup beer or sparkling water
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 8–10 corn tortillas
- 2 ripe mangoes, diced
- 0.5 red onion, finely diced
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the mango salsa: In a medium bowl, combine the diced mangoes, finely diced red onion, chopped cilantro, and minced jalapeño (if using). Squeeze in the lime juice and season with salt to taste. Stir gently and set aside to allow the flavors to mingle.
- Prepare the fish batter: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Gradually whisk in the beer or sparkling water, mixing until you achieve a smooth batter.
- Heat the oil: Pour about two inches of vegetable oil into your heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, ensuring it reaches a temperature of 350°F (175°C).
- Coat and fry the fish: Dip each fish chunk into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off. Carefully place a few battered pieces into the hot oil. Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown and the fish is cooked through.
- Drain the fish: Use a slotted spoon to transfer the fried fish onto a wire rack set over a baking sheet, letting the excess oil drip off.
- Warm the corn tortillas: Heat the tortillas briefly in a dry skillet or over an open flame until warm and pliable.
- Assemble the tacos: Stuff each warm tortilla with a generous portion of crispy fish and top it with your vibrant mango salsa.
Notes
Customize the tacos with different salsas or toppings like avocado or queso fresco for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 50mg