Baja Fish Tacos

Easy Baja Fish Tacos topped with creamy cilantro lime slaw — unbelievably quick and simple to make. Amazing for Cinco de Mayo and all summer long!

Quite frankly, I’ve never been a big taco person in the past. More of a fajita gal. My troubles? That hard shell.

How am I supposed to stuff my face will all the goodies when there’s a prison of giant tortilla chips around them? No no no. And then I found out about soft taco shells and everything changed.

Now I could eat tacos every day. And especially homemade crispy fish tacos piled high with slaw!

How this recipe works

Now you might think this is a complicated recipe. Breaded fish and a sauce and a slaw? All for a few Baja Fish Tacos? I’ll let you in on a little secret:

The sauce is totally also the dressing for the slaw. And it takes 30 seconds to mix together.

And while the slaw is softening in the dressing, you’ll have the fish in the frying pan in no time. Heat the taco shells, arrange everything on the dinner table and let the family admire your hard work.

Recipe tips

• If cod loin is unavailable, use cod fillet. It will be thinner and less juicy, but still delicious. You can also use a different firm, white fish fillet if you don’t have any cod.
• Follow the breading method closely, it’s the best way to get the crispy coating to stick to the fish!
• If the coleslaw seems watery after soaking, first stir it through very well. Sometimes cabbage can release a lot of water when combined with salt. If there’s a lot of excess liquid you might want to drain it before serving.

Serving suggestions

We obviously have these in taco shells. I also add fresh cilantro and lime wedges on the side – such a nice refreshing kick!

If you want to add another side dish, I recommend my Mexican Bean Salad or my Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad. A simple homemade guacamole is also a delicious addition!

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Baja Fish Tacos with Creamy Cilantro Lime Slaw

Easy Baja Fish Tacos topped with creamy cilantro lime slaw — unbelievably quick and simple to make! Amazing for Cinco de Mayo and all summer long!

Recipe by Nora Rusev

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Recipe details

Prep 15 mins

Cook 15 mins

Total 30 mins

Difficulty Medium

Servings 4 servings

Nutrition 393 kcal

Ingredients

 

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For the sauce and slaw

• 1 (14 ounce) container plain Greek yogurt I used skim
• 1 lime juice only
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 handful fresh cilantro chopped
• salt and pepper to taste (usually I need to add a little bit of extra salt to the slaw)
• 1 (14 ounce) bag tri-color coleslaw mix

For the Fish

• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon ground paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• pepper & ground chili to taste
• 1 large egg beaten
• 14 oz cod loin cut into chunks
• 2 tablespoons oil to cook the fish

To Serve

• 8-10 soft taco shells warmed
• lime wedges and extra cilantro optional

Instructions

 

Make the slaw and sauce:

• In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lime juice, vinegar, chopped cilantro, salt and pepper until creamy. Remove about 1/3 of the mixture and refrigerate in a smaller bowl (this is your sauce to serve with the tacos). Add the coleslaw mix to the remaining 2/3 of yogurt sauce and mix it very well. Cover and refrigerate.

Make the fish:

• Combine the breadcrumbs, cornstarch and seasonings in a shallow dish. To a separate bowl, add the beaten egg.
• Dip the fish pieces FIRST into the breadcrumbs, then into the egg and then again into the seasoned breadcrumbs to coat thoroughly.
• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the fish in the hot oil until it's tender on the inside (it should be white and flake easily) and golden-crispy on the outside, carefully flipping the fish pieces multiple times. This will take about 5-10 minutes.

Serve:

• Serve the fish immediately with the slaw, sauce and warmed taco shells. Pass extra lime wedges and cilantro.

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Notes

If cod loin is unavailable, use cod fillet. It will be thinner and less juicy, but still delicious.

If the coleslaw seems watery after soaking, first stir it through very well. Sometimes cabbage can release a lot of water when combined with salt. If there’s a lot of excess liquid you might want to drain it before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving (without taco shells)Calories: 393kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 34gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 618mgPotassium: 664mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 383IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 237mgIron: 3mg

Nutrition is an estimate.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican