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Easy Weeknight Baja Fish Tacos

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Easy Baja fish tacos with crispy fish, crunchy cabbage, and warm tortillas—simple to make and perfect for any night.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb white fish fillets 4 oz per person – cod, mahi-mahi, halibut, or tilapia
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • 3 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil for pan-frying
  • 8 small corn tortillas like Vista Hermosa
  • 2 limes cut into wedges
Optional Toppings:
  • Shredded cabbage or slaw
  • Pickled onions
  • Sliced avocado
  • Fresh cilantro
  • Crema or sour cream
  • Salsa

Equipment

  • 1 Sharp Knife
  • 1 Wooden Cutting Board
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Measuring Spoons
  • 1 Large Skillet
  • 1 Tongs or Spatula

Method
 

  1. Prep: Cut fish into 2- to 3-inch pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Mix salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and chili powder in a small bowl.
  3. Season both sides of the fish evenly with the spice mix.
  4. Toss the fish in cornstarch and shake off the extra so there’s a thin coating.
  5. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  6. Add fish in a single layer and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
  7. Warm tortillas in a dry pan or over a gas flame for a few seconds on each side.
  8. Add pieces of fish to each tortilla and top with whatever you like.
  9. Serve with lime wedges and eat while hot.

Notes

Top Tips:

  • Dry the fish well before cooking. This helps the cornstarch stick and gives you a better sear.
  • Keep the cornstarch light. Just enough to coat—too much makes it gummy.
  • Don’t crowd the pan. Leave space so the fish can brown instead of steam.
  • Warm the tortillas right before serving. A quick char brings out the flavor and keeps them soft.
  • Add toppings right before eating. That way nothing gets soggy while you’re building the tacos.

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