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Easy Baja Fish Tacos

Savor the Flavor with Easy Baja Fish Tacos Recipe

Easy Baja Fish Tacos are a delicious, gluten-free option perfect for summer meals.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 1.5 pounds Cod or Tilapia Fresh fish, substitute any firm white fish if necessary.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Can be swapped with regular paprika.
  • 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can replace it.
  • 2 teaspoons Cumin Coriander can serve as an alternative.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Chili Powder Adjust for preferred spice level.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Freshly cracked is preferred.
  • 3 tablespoons Oil Avocado or olive oil is recommended.
For the Tortillas and Slaw
  • 8 pieces Soft Taco-Sized Flour Tortillas Substitute with corn tortillas for gluten-free.
  • 4 cups Purple Cabbage Thinly sliced; green cabbage is a suitable alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Used in slaw for moisture and flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Fresh lime is preferred.
  • 0.25 cups Fresh Cilantro Chopped, parsley can be used if avoiding cilantro.
  • 1 teaspoon Honey Maple syrup can be used as a substitute.
For the Avocado Crema
  • 2 pieces Ripe Avocados Base of the crema for creaminess.
  • 2 pieces Limes Juiced, can substitute with lemon juice.
  • 1 container Greek Yogurt or Cottage Cheese Provides creaminess; sour cream is an easy swap.
  • 1 cup Cilantro Used in crema for flavor; omit if disliked.
  • 0.25 cups Water Thins crema as needed.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Blender
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Steps
  1. Prepare the cabbage slaw by washing and thinly slicing the purple cabbage. In a large bowl, combine cabbage with olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, honey, sea salt, and black pepper. Toss well, set aside for 10 minutes.
  2. In a blender, add ripe avocados, lime juice, olive oil, garlic powder, Greek yogurt, cilantro, cumin, sea salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth. Adjust texture with water as needed.
  3. Season fish filets with smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, and black pepper. Heat oil in a skillet, add fish, cook for 3 minutes on each side until golden and flaky.
  4. Warm tortillas in a skillet or directly over gas flame briefly until crispy. Alternatively, wrap in foil and warm in an oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes.
  5. Assemble, spreading avocado crema on tortillas, adding fish, followed by cabbage slaw. Garnish with radish slices and lime juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 12mg

Notes

Ensure skillet is adequately heated for fish, use fresh ingredients for best flavor, store components separately to maintain texture.

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