Baja Fish Tacos with Creamy Slaw

Name: Baja Fish Tacos with Creamy Slaw
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs cod or tilapia fillets; 0.5 cups all-purpose flour; 0.25 cups cornstarch; 0.5 tsp baking powder; 0.75 cups beer or sparkling water; 1 cup vegetable oil; 12 pieces corn tortillas; 2 cups red cabbage; 0.5 cups mayonnaise; 2 tbsp lime juice; 0.25 cups sour cream; 0.5 tsp chipotle powder; 0.25 cups cilantro

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Nina Weber

Time

35 minutes

Servings

Calories

975

Crispy fried or pan-seared fish tucked into warm tortillas with a crunchy, tangy cabbage slaw and a zesty crema sauce.

975

cal

37.3g

protein

25.7g

carbs

81.5g

fat

Ingredients (13)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
cod or tilapia fillets	1.5 lbs	163	34g	0g	3g
all-purpose flour	0.5 cups	57	2g	12g	0g
cornstarch	0.25 cups	31	0g	7g	0g
baking powder	0.5 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
beer or sparkling water	0.75 cups	0	0g	0g	0g
vegetable oil	1 cup	482	0g	0g	55g
corn tortillas	12 pieces	7	0g	1g	0g
red cabbage	2 cups	14	1g	3g	0g
mayonnaise	0.5 cups	191	0g	0g	21g
lime juice	2 tbsp	2	0g	1g	0g
sour cream	0.25 cups	29	0g	1g	3g
chipotle powder	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
cilantro	0.25 cups	0	0g	0g	0g

Ingredients (13)

Ingredient	Qty	Cal	P	C	F
cod or tilapia fillets	1.5 lbs	163	34g	0g	3g
all-purpose flour	0.5 cups	57	2g	12g	0g
cornstarch	0.25 cups	31	0g	7g	0g
baking powder	0.5 tsp	0	0g	0g	0g
beer or sparkling water	0.75 cups	0	0g	0g	0g
vegetable oil	1 cup	482	0g	0g	55g
corn tortillas	12 pieces	7	0g	1g	0g
red cabbage	2 cups	14	1g	3g	0g
mayonnaise	0.5 cups	191	0g	0g	21g
lime juice	2 tbsp	2	0g	1g	0g
sour cream	0.25 cups	29	0g	1g	3g
chipotle powder	0.5 tsp	1	0g	0g	0g
cilantro	0.25 cups	0	0g	0g	0g

Directions

Step 1
Cut fish into 2-inch strips. Whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and beer to form a smooth batter. Season fish with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet to 350°F (175°C). Dip fish pieces into batter and fry until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
Step 3
For the slaw: Thinly shred red cabbage. In a separate bowl, whisk mayonnaise, lime juice, sour cream, and chipotle powder. Toss dressing with cabbage.
Step 4
Warm corn tortillas in a dry pan or microwave.
Step 5
Assemble tacos: place fried fish in tortillas, top with creamy slaw and fresh cilantro.

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