In the pursuit of a delectable and nutritious meal, "healthy baja fish tacos" emerge as a culinary delight. Featuring succulent fish, vibrant vegetables, and zesty flavors, these tacos offer a harmonious blend of taste and well-being. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, this article will guide you in crafting the perfect baja fish tacos that cater to your health-conscious lifestyle. Discover the secrets behind selecting the freshest fish, preparing it to perfection, and combining it with an array of colorful, crisp vegetables. Learn how to create a tantalizing sauce that adds a burst of flavor without compromising your health goals. With our expert tips and carefully curated recipes, you'll be able to whip up baja fish tacos that are not only delicious but also nourish your body and soul.
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BAJA FISH TACOS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat about 3 inches vegetable oil in a medium pot over medium-low heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375 degrees F. Meanwhile, toss the cabbage, cilantro, lime juice, honey and mayonnaise in a bowl. Season the slaw with salt.
- Warm the tortillas in a skillet over medium-low heat or wrap in a damp cloth and microwave 25 seconds. Wrap in a towel to keep warm.
- Mix the flour, chili powder, and salt and pepper to taste in a shallow bowl. Dredge the fish in the flour mixture, then fry in batches until golden and just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain. Season with salt.
- Halve, pit and slice the avocado. Fill the tortillas with the fish, avocado, slaw and salsa. Serve with lime wedges.
BAJA FISH TACOS
These Baja fish tacos are made from crispy beer-battered cod tucked into corn tortillas, topped with a cabbage slaw and smoky chipotle sauce.
Provided by Jennifer Segal (slaw and chipotle sauce adapted from Cook's Illustrated)
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Toss the cabbage, red onion, cilantro, vinegar, oil and salt together in a medium bowl and set aside.
- Combine the mayonnaise, lime juice, chipotle chiles with sauce and garlic in a blender or mini food processor and blend until smooth. Set aside.
- Mix the flour, salt and pepper together in a medium bowl. Gradually add the beer, whisking until the batter is smooth with no lumps. Set aside.
- In a medium skillet, over medium heat, add enough oil to reach a depth of ½-inch. Heat the oil until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F, or when the end of a wooden spoon sizzles when dipped into the oil.
- Working in batches so as not to crowd the pan, dip the fish strips in the beer batter and coat on both sides. Let the excess batter drip off, then fry the fish in the hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
- Smear each tortilla with a generous amount of the chipotle sauce, then top with the cabbage slaw. Lay one piece of fish inside each tortilla and serve with lime wedges.
- Note: 3 chipotle peppers and 2 teaspoons sauce will give you a spicy sauce. Use less for a milder sauce. You can freeze any leftover chipotle peppers from the can.
- Note: Nutritional information was calculated assuming that approximately 3 tablespoons of oil are absorbed into the fish when fried.
- Note: Nutritional Information does not include the chipotle sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 577, Fat 16 g, Carbohydrate 66 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sugar 4 g, Fiber 7 g, Sodium 1025 mg, Cholesterol 73 mg
BAJA STYLE FISH TACOS
I came up with this recipe after having fish tacos from a street vendor in Ensenada, Mexico. It is the closest to authentic I have found. Salsa can be made a day in advance for flavors to blend.
Provided by Nancy Kopperud
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Mix tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeno peppers, 1 tablespoon juice from jalapeno peppers, and garlic salt in a bowl; squeeze 1/2 lime over salsa fresca. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate while preparing fish.
- Toss coleslaw mix with ranch dressing in a bowl; set aside for flavors to blend.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Stir batter mix and beer together in a bowl. Wrap corn tortillas in wet paper towels and set aside.
- Dip cod in the batter mix; fry coated cod in batches in the hot oil until cod is cooked through and coating is brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove cod with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Microwave corn tortillas on high until warmed, about 1 minute.
- Stack two tortillas on a plate; top with fish, a sprinkle of Mexican cheese, coleslaw mixture, salsa fresca, and a squeeze from lime wedge. Drizzle with chile-garlic sauce. Repeat with remaining ingredients.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.6 calories, Carbohydrate 50.8 g, Cholesterol 38.7 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 442.9 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
HEALTHY BAJA FISH TACOS
Make and share this Healthy Baja Fish Tacos recipe from Food.com.
Provided by TattooedMamaof2
Categories Tilapia
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Coat a frying pan with oil, then place over medium heat. Cook tilapia about 7 minutes per side, or until opaque and flaky.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, lime juice and garlic salt.
- To assemble, place cooked tilapia in tortillas, top with cabbage, yogurt sauce and salsa.
QUICK AND EASY BAJA FISH TACO RECIPE
Let half a pound of fish go a long way a Quick and Easy Baja Fish Taco Recipe! This fish taco recipe features lime juice, cilantro, coleslaw blend & more.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Home
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Brush fish evenly with 1 Tbsp. lime juice; sprinkle with taco seasoning mix. Cook in skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium heat 3 to 3-1/2 min. on each side or until fish flakes easily with fork, drizzling fish with 1 Tbsp. of the remaining lime juice for the last minute. Remove from heat. Use fork to flake fish into bite-size pieces.
- Mix 1/3 cup sour cream, 1 Tbsp. cilantro and remaining lime juice until blended. Add to coleslaw blend; mix lightly.
- Top tortillas with coleslaw, fish, cheese and remaining cilantro and sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 310 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 23 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality fish. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your tacos.
- Don't overcook the fish. Fish cooks quickly, so it's important to keep an eye on it and remove it from the heat as soon as it's cooked through.
- Use a good quality tortilla. Corn tortillas are traditional, but you can also use flour tortillas if you prefer.
- Load up on the toppings. The more toppings you have, the better your tacos will be. Some popular toppings include cabbage, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and Pico de gallo.
- Serve your tacos immediately. Fish tacos are best when they're served hot and fresh.
Conclusion:
Baja fish tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for any occasion. With fresh, high-quality ingredients and a variety of toppings, you can create tacos that are sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give these Baja fish tacos a try!
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