Tacos de Pescado Baja
Tacos de Pescado Baja are a delightful Mexican dish that features crispy, seasoned fish wrapped in warm corn tortillas, topped with fresh cabbage slaw and a zesty crema. This dish is a perfect blend of flavors and textures, making it a satisfying and healthy dinner option.

30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Mexican
450 kcal
Ingredients
- White fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia) - 300 grams
- Corn tortillas - 4 pieces
- All-purpose flour - 50 grams
- Cornstarch - 20 grams
- Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
- Salt - 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
- Cayenne pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
- Vegetable oil (for frying) - 200 ml
- Cabbage (shredded) - 1 cup
- Fresh cilantro (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
- Lime - 1, juiced
- Greek yogurt (for crema) - 100 grams
- Mayonnaise - 1 tablespoon
- Garlic powder - 1/2 teaspoon
- Chili powder - 1/2 teaspoon
- Avocado (sliced) - 1, for garnish
Steps
- In a bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to create the batter.
- Dip the fish fillets into the batter, ensuring they're evenly coated.
- In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- Carefully place the battered fish into the hot oil and fry for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- In a separate bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, garlic powder, chili powder, and lime juice to make the crema.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- To assemble the tacos, place a few pieces of the fried fish onto each tortilla.
- Top with shredded cabbage, chopped cilantro, and a drizzle of the crema.
- Add avocado slices on top for garnish and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 30 g
- Carbs: 40 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
- Total Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Water: 0.5 L
Health Benefits
- High in protein, promoting muscle growth and repair.
- Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, beneficial for heart health.
Tags
MexicanHigh ProteinDinner