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Baja Fish Tacos

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 893kcal

Ingredients

Baja Fish Tacos:

Batter

  • 3 cups Vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 cup Water use as needed
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika
  • 10 oz Grouper filets cut into strips

Seasoning

  • Salt
  • Black pepper

Tacos

  • 6 small Flour tortillas
  • Shredded cabbage mix
  • Fresh cilantro
  • 2 wedges Lime

Chips and Guac:

  • 2 Avocados
  • 1/4 cup Red onion finely diced
  • 1 Jalapeño pepper seeds and membranes removed, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 TBSP Lime juice
  • 2 oz Tortilla chips

Iced Tea:

  • 24 oz Iced tea cold
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Instructions

  • Prep all ingredients per instructions above.
  • Heat Vegetable Oil: In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to 375°F (190°C).
  • Prepare the Fish: In a shallow dish, combine the flour, baking powder, water, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed. Add more water if needed for a thick smooth batter. Dredge each fish filet in the batter, coating well.
  • Fry the Fish: Carefully place the coated fish filets in the hot oil. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy to an internal temperature of 125℉ | 51℃ using a thermometer. Remove the fish from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  • Prepare the Guacamole: In a bowl, mash the avocados with a fork until desired consistency. Add the diced red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix well to combine. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Warm the Tortillas: In a clean skillet, warm the corn tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side.
  • Assemble the Tacos: Place a small handful of shredded cabbage on each tortilla. Top with a fried fish filet, fresh cilantro leaves, and a squeeze of lime juice. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and ingredients.
  • Serve the Meal: Arrange the Baja fish tacos on a plate. Serve with a side of chips and guacamole, and iced tea.

Nutrition

Calories: 893kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 58g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 34g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 482mg | Potassium: 1684mg | Fiber: 29g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 665IU | Vitamin C: 43mg | Calcium: 274mg | Iron: 6mg