Description
Easy Weeknight Baja Fish Tacos are a delightful blend of flavors that bring the essence of coastal dining right to your kitchen. With flaky, seasoned white fish nestled in soft tortillas and topped with crunchy cabbage, creamy sauce, and zesty lime, these tacos are perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Ready in just 30 minutes, you’ll savor every bite while enjoying the vibrant colors and fresh ingredients that make this dish a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb white fish fillets (cod or tilapia)
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 2 limes (juiced)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- ½ cup crema or sour cream
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Chop cabbage and cilantro; squeeze lime juice over them.
- Mix chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper; rub on fish fillets.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; cook fish for about 3 minutes on each side until flaky.
- In another pan or over an open flame, warm tortillas until pliable.
- Flake fish into pieces on tortillas; top with cabbage and drizzle with crema.
- Sprinkle with cilantro and serve immediately with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (about 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg