Our Baja Fish Tacos are a true celebration of coastal flavours, featuring fresh, crispy battered fish, tangy slaw, and a zesty lime crema all wrapped in a warm, soft tortilla. Perfectly seasoned, these tacos are a crowd favourite.
Ingredients
- 2 white fish fillet, such as cod, or sea bream
- Soft Tacos
- ½ cup sour cream & mayonnaise
- Baja seasoning
- 1 lime
- ½ tsp chopped garlic clove
Slaw:
- Half a shredded green cabbage
- 2 oranges - juiced and zested
- 1½ tbsp vegetable oil
- fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp honey, pinch of sea salt and ground black pepper
Batter mix:
rice flour, salt, paprika, garlic powder,
baking soda and egg yolk
Instructions
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Mix all the ingredients for the chipotle baja crema in a food processor. Transfer to a bowl.
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Toss all the ingredients together for the slaw in a bowl and chill until ready to serve.
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Cut the fish into strips. Put the half cup of rice flour on a plate and fully cover each piece of fish.
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Set aside while you prepare the batter.
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Heat the oil in a large pot until it reaches 350°F.
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Whisk together the rice flour, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and baking soda in a large mixing bowl. Drop an egg yolk and water into the middle and whisk together.
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Carefully drop the fish in the oil and fry for 2-3 minutes, turning gently with a spoon until crispy and golden.
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Warm each tortilla in a dry pan until just pliable, about one minute on each side.
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Fill the tacos! Place a piece or two of fish in each tortilla. Top with a drizzle of chipotle baja cream, a small handful of orange cabbage slaw, and radishes. Garnish with coriander.
- Serve with 8 soft tacos, Coriander, lime and orange wedges (optional)