Baja Fish Tacos
Baja Fish Tacos are made with with crispy beer battered cod and topped with pico de gallo and the perfect cilantro ranch dressing. Every bite of the fried fish is bursting with flavor but is still light and fresh enough for a perfect summer meal!
Servings: 4 Tacos
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh cod
- salt and pepper
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 12 ounce beer (Or sprite)
- oil for frying
- Fresh Pico de Gallo
- Cafe Rio Copycat Cilantro Ranch Dressing
Instructions
- Prepare the cod by cutting them in one inch pieces about 3-4 inches long. Salt and pepper and set aside.
- In a medium sized bowl add the flour, chili powder paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt and pepper. Add the beer and stir until combined.
- Preheat a medium sized skillet over medium high heat, add oil until it is about 1/2 inch up the side. Heat until the thermometer reads 350 degrees.
- Working in batches, dredge each piece of cod into the batter and add to the preheated oil. Fry until golden brown about 2-3 minutes each side. Remove and set aside on plate.
- Assemble the tacos on a flour tortilla and top with fresh pico and cilantro ranch dressing.
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Notes
Originally posted on June 28, 2020
Updated on June 13, 2023
Nutrition
Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 361mg | Potassium: 541mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 243IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 3mg
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