- LS
These Fish Baja Tacos will transport you straight to the Mexican coast, no plane ticket required. Packed with fresh flavors and textures, they’re the perfect weeknight meal that’s bursting with taste. Many Baja Fish tacos are made with a beer battered fish. However, this recipe is lighter and uses a fish fillet such as cod for the taco therefore there is no need to have fried fish. They have all the flavor impact that you love about these fish tacos but are so much healthier.
- LS
March 13, 2026
These Fish Baja Tacos will transport you straight to the Mexican coast, no plane ticket required. Packed with fresh flavors and textures, they’re the perfect weeknight meal that’s bursting with taste. Many Baja Fish tacos are made with a beer battered fish. However, this recipe is lighter and uses a fish fillet such as cod for the taco therefore there is no need to have fried fish. They have all the flavor impact that you love about these fish tacos but are so much healthier.
Fish Tacos
Baja Sauce
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Dry Your Cod Thoroughly 🎯Pat the cod fillets completely dry with paper towels before seasoning and cooking to ensure proper browning and prevent steam from creating a soggy texture.
- Make a Chipotle Crema Base 🌶️Blend your chipotle in adobo sauce with mayonnaise and sour cream ahead of time to create a smooth, spoonable sauce that distributes flavor evenly throughout each bite.
- Toast Your Tortillas in Oil 🔥Lightly brush flour tortillas with olive oil and toast them in a skillet for 20-30 seconds per side to add richness, prevent sogginess, and enhance their structural integrity.
- Season Fish Just Before Cooking ⏱️Apply your seasoning blend, garlic powder, and taco seasoning no more than 5 minutes before cooking to prevent the salt from drawing moisture out of the delicate cod fillets.
- Reserve Tortilla Strip Crunch 🥗Add the crunchy tri-colored tortilla strips at the very last moment right before serving to maintain their textural contrast and prevent them from softening in the moisture from cabbage and crema.
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Low Sugar
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