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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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 Tacos
Calories: 304 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer , Snacks , Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
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 Information
Calories
304kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
361mg
(15%)
Potassium
541mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
243IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 304kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 361mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 541mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 243IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.