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Baja Fish Tacos Recipe
Keep things fresh and flavorful with this healthy take on Baja fish tacos. Perfectly seasoned white fish is tucked into warm tortillas, with a colorful southwest slaw, and creamy avocado dressing. This healthy weeknight dinner is simple to make and ready in 30 minutes!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 509 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
The Blackened Fish
- 4 tablespoons avocado oil divided
- 1 teaspoon EACH: cumin, smoked paprika, sweet paprika, and chili powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 ½ lb white fish
The Coleslaw
- 2 cups green cabbage shredded
- 2 cups purple cabbage shredded
- 1 medium carrot grated
- ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 pinch sea salt and pepper
The Tacos
- Creamy avocado sauce
- 12 inch tortillas warmed
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix two tablespoons of the oil, cumin, smoked paprika, sweet paprika, chili powder, and sea salt until it forms a paste.
- Dry the fish with paper towels and place it on a flat surface. (A baking dish works well.) Rub the paste into the fish and set it aside on your counter to marinate while you prepare the rest of dinner.
- In a large bowl, add the green and purple cabbage, carrot, red onion, and cilantro. Add the vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper and toss to coat.
- Make the avocado sauce by blending the ingredients in your blender or food processor.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the fish and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until the fish starts to look crispy and flakes easily with a fork. Work in batches if needed. Break the fish into smaller pieces for serving.
- Serve on warm tortillas topped with slaw, a few pieces of the fish, and a good slather of the avocado sauce.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1 serving = ¼ of the recipe
Calories
509kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Cholesterol
85mg
(28%)
Sodium
753mg
(31%)
Potassium
961mg
(27%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
3192IU
(64%)
Vitamin C
43mg
(48%)
Calcium
129mg
(13%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 509
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ¼ of the recipe | |
| Calories | 509kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 753mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 961mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 3192IU | 64% |
| Vitamin C | 43mg | 48% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 13% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.