Baja Fish Tacos

Baja Fish Tacos are a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring crispy fish, fresh toppings, and a zesty sauce, all wrapped in warm tortillas. This easy-to-make recipe captures the essence of coastal cuisine and is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• White fish fillets (e.g., cod or tilapia) - 300 grams
• Corn tortillas - 4 pieces
• All-purpose flour - 1/4 cup
• Cornmeal - 1/4 cup
• Egg - 1 large
• Milk - 1/4 cup
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Cabbage (shredded) - 1 cup
• Fresh cilantro (chopped) - 1/4 cup
• Lime - 1 (juiced)
• Avocado - 1 (sliced)
• Sour cream - 1/4 cup
• Hot sauce - to taste

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a shallow bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.
3. In another bowl, mix the flour, cornmeal, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
4. Dip each fish fillet into the egg mixture, then coat it with the flour mixture.
5. Place the coated fish on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Bake the fish for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
7. While the fish is baking, prepare the toppings: in a bowl, mix the shredded cabbage, chopped cilantro, and lime juice.
8. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side.
9. To assemble the tacos, place a piece of baked fish on each tortilla, top with the cabbage mixture, avocado slices, a dollop of sour cream, and hot sauce to taste.
10. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 18 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from the fish, supporting muscle health.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, beneficial for heart health.

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