These Fish Baja Tacos will transport you straight to the Mexican coast, no plane ticket required. Packed with fresh flavors and textures, they’re the perfect weeknight meal that’s bursting with taste.
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Why this Baja Fish Tacos Recipe is a Keeper
Many Baja Fish tacos are made with a beer battered fish. However, this recipe is lighter and uses a fish fillet such as cod for the taco therefore there is no need to have fried fish. They have all the flavor impact that you love about these fish tacos but are so much healthier.
- 15 Minute Meal: What can be better than having a hot, homemade meal done in just 15 minutes?
- Easy Ingredients: All found in pantry or fridge, plus salt and pepper for flavor and a squeeze of lime.
- Family Friendly: Everyone can build their own, so they are all happy My family loved these tacos and said they are better than any fish taco.
- Adaptable: Can make it low-carb, dairy free, add your favorite toppings such as pico de gallo, or sour cream. Make a shrimp tacos instead of a piece of fish.
If you’re looking for more inspired recipes, try these Carne Asada Tacos, Sheet Pan Taco Pizza and Indian Tacos.
What is a Baja Sauce?
It is a cool, creamy sauce with a delightful tang and a hint of spice. The lime juice adds a brightness, while the mayonnaise or sour cream provides a rich base. Spices like chipotle pepper or chili powder can add a smoky or subtle heat, depending on the recipe.
Ingredient Notes to Make Baja Fish Tacos
There is no need to batter and fry the fish for this classic baja fish taco.
- Cod Fillet: Use cod or any white fish for these baja tacos. Check your local fish market and have them cut the fish for you.
- Taco Seasoning: Use the recipe link or use your favorite store bought spices.
- Chipotle Peppers adobo sauce: This will add a kick to the sauce.
- Cilantro: Make these tacos with fresh cilantro to finish this dish.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
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Variations and Substitutions to Make this Popular Recipe for this Baja Fish Taco Recipe
Baja fish tacos are a delicious and satisfying meal, perfect for a casual lunch or dinner. They’re also quite versatile. You can adjust the level of spice in the chipotle crema, swap the white fish for another type, or add your favorite toppings to create your own unique flavor profile.
- Cabbage Slaw: In place of cabbage, you can use a bag of pre-shredded cabbage slaw.
- Tortilla: You can use a variety of different tortillas such as corn tortillas for this delicious tacos.
- Fried Cod: You can use a batter recipe and deep fry the fish or use a frozen fish to make the best tacos.
Pro Tip
Serve your tacos alongside other Mexican favorites like guacamole, salsa, and Mexican rice for a complete and satisfying meal.
How to Make Tacos Baja Style
You can whip up a batch of these best fish tacos in no time. It is a great recipe for lunch, dinners or many other recipes. These fish tacos are the perfect crispy fish in a spicy sauce. Perfect for Taco Tuesday.
These are the easy to follow steps for making baja fish taco. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1.Cook Fish in the Hot Oil and Season the Fish
First, heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add olive oil. Next, season one side of fish liberally with taco seasoning and then place fish, seasoning side down, in the hot skillet. Cook for 2 minutes.
2. Cook 2 Minutes per Side
Then, flip fish and allow to cook for 2 more minutes or until fish is cooked through. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, sour cream, mayonnaise, cilantro, garlic powder and chopped chipotle.
3. Assemble the Tacos
Finally, assemble taco by placing fish, Lastly, top with shredded cabbage, tortilla strips and baja fish taco sauce. Serve with lime.
Recipe FAQs for Crispy Beer Batter Fish Taco Recipe
Expert Tips for Making This Baja Fish Tacos Recipe
Baja Fish Tacos are filled with tender fish and cripsy vegetables but you can change it up with these tips.
- Add Hot Sauce: A dash of your favorite hot sauce or chili powder will add some zing.
- Cheese: Feel free to add your favorite cheese to the tacos.
- Variation tip: Shrimp or another white fish such as tilapia or halibut can be used in place of cod.
- Taco Bar: Really easy, just have all your families’ favorite toppings and sides so they can add what they like. Favorites such as avocado, red onion, beans, jalapeno and crema.
- Alternate cooking method tip: The fish can be cooked in the air fryer for a fast and easy way to cook it.
What to Serve with Baja Fish Tacos
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Fish Baja Tacos
Ingredients
Fish Tacos
- 1 pound Cod fillets , cut into 1 inch thick fillets
- 2 tablespoons Taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoon Olive oil
- 4 Flour tortillas, warmed
- 1 cup Cabbage, shredded
- Crunchy tri-colored tortilla strips
- Baja Sauce, recipe below
Baja Sauce:
- ½ Lime, juiced
- ½ cup Sour cream
- ½ cup Mayonnaise
- ¼ cup Cilantro
- 1 tablespoon Garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon Chipotle chili in adobo sauce, chopped
- 1 teaspoon All Purpose Seasoning Blend
Instructions
Fish Tacos
- Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add olive oil.
- Season one side of fish liberally with taco seasoning.
- Place fish, seasoning side down, in the hot skillet.
- Season the other side of the fish.
- Cook for 2 minutes.
- Flip fish and allow to cook for 2 more minutes or until fish is cooked through.
- Place an even amount of fish in each tortilla.
- Top with shredded cabbage, tortilla strips and Baja Sauce.
Baja Sauce
- Place all of the ingredients into a food processor or blender and purée until combined.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
Expert Tips
- Store Bought: Buy bagged shredded coleslaw in the produce section to save time.
- Add Hot Sauce: A dash of your favorite hot sauce will add some zing.
- Cheese: Feel free to add your favorite cheese to the tacos.
- Variation tip: Shrimp or another white fish can be used in place of the cod.
- Taco Bar: Have all your families favorite toppings and sides so they can add what they like.
- Alternate cooking method tip: The fish can be cooked in the air fryer for a fast and easy way to cook it.
I love fish tacos and this recipe was perfect!
These are delicious! We put these in our taco night rotation and everyone loves them.
Tasty fish tacos! I’d never had them with Baja Sauce. It’s delicious! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
We love fish tacos!! Thanks for the recipe!
These look delicious. I love fish tacos. We try to eat them every couple weeks. Can’t wait to try this recipe.
My family tried the Baja fish tacos last night and loved it. Very little prep work and tasted delicious and refreshing.