Description
Experience a burst of flavor with crispy white fish, fresh tangy slaw, and a zesty chipotle sauce in these Baja-inspired tacos. Each bite combines crunch, citrusy freshness, and warm smokiness, perfect for elevating your Taco Tuesday routine. Serve with choice of corn or flour tortillas and garnish to your liking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound white fish fillets (cod or tilapia)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cornmeal or panko breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying
- 2 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 cup red cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 medium carrot, grated
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder or hot sauce
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- Lime wedges for serving
- Additional cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Fish: In a bowl, mix flour, chili powder, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. In another bowl, pour buttermilk. Coat each fillet in buttermilk, drip excess, then coat in seasoned flour.
- Coat the Fish: Return fish to buttermilk, then press into cornmeal/breadcrumbs to ensure even coating.
- Fry the Fish: Heat oil (1/2 inch) in a skillet over medium-high. Fry fish 3-4 minutes per side until golden. Drain on paper towels.
- Make the Slaw: Toss shredded cabbages, carrot, cilantro, 1/4 cup lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, mix sour cream, mayonnaise, 1 tbsp lime juice, chipotle powder, and salt.
- Assemble Tacos: Warm tortillas. Layer fried fish, slaw, sauce, and top with optional cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
- Use cod or tilapia for flaky texture; other white fish can be substituted.
- Double-dipping fish in buttermilk creates ultra-crispy coating.
- Slaw can be made 1 hour ahead for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
Keywords: Baja fish tacos, taco tuesday, crispy cod tacos, zesty chipotle sauce, Mexican-inspired recipe, corn tortilla tacos