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Baja Fish Tacos
BETTER THAN TAKEOUT
Spicy
Baja Fish Tacos

with Slaw, Chipotle Mayo & Pickled Veggies

10 min
Difficulty: 2/3
Mexican

The week just isn’t complete without a taco night. If you agree (and how could you not?), you’re in luck! Our chefs put together a Baja-style taco that’s sure to satisfy. There’s crispy tempura-battered tilapia, a zesty radish and cabbage slaw, tangy pickled jalapeno, and creamy chipotle mayo, all piled into steamy-soft tortillas. That’s one spec-TACO-lar meal.

Allergens

Fish
Eggs
Wheat
Milk
Soy

Utensils

Paper Towel
Large Pan
Whisk
Zester
Large Bowl
Small Bowl
Medium Bowl

Tags

Spicy
SEO
Ingredients
Tilapia

Tilapia

11 ounce

Shredded Red Cabbage

Shredded Red Cabbage

4 ounce

Smoky Red Pepper Crema

Smoky Red Pepper Crema

2 tablespoon

Cilantro

Cilantro

0.25 ounce

Lime

Lime

1 unit

Jalapeño

Jalapeño

1 unit

Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise

2 tablespoon

Tempura Mix

Tempura Mix

82 g

Blackening Spice

Blackening Spice

2 tablespoon

Radishes

Radishes

3 unit

Flour Tortillas

Flour Tortillas

6 unit

Chipotle Powder

Chipotle Powder

1 teaspoon

Salt

Salt

Pepper

Pepper

Vegetable Oil

Vegetable Oil

Sugar

Sugar

2 teaspoon

Preparation
1
Prep & Make Spicy Mayo

• Wash and dry all produce. • Zest and quarter lime (for 4 servings, zest 1 lime and quarter both). Thinly slice jalapeño into rounds, removing ribs and seeds for less heat. Thinly slice radishes. Roughly chop cilantro. • In a small bowl, combine smoky red pepper crema, mayonnaise, a pinch of lime zest to taste, and chipotle powder to taste. Add water 1 tsp at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

2
Pickle & Make Slaw

• In a second small microwave-safe bowl, combine jalapeño, radishes, juice from half the lime, 1 tsp sugar (2 tsp for 4 servings), and a pinch of salt. Microwave for 30 seconds. Set aside, stirring occasionally, until ready to serve. • In a medium bowl, combine cabbage, half the cilantro, juice from remaining lime, 1 tsp sugar (2 tsp for 4), salt, pepper, and remaining lime zest to taste.

3
Coat Fish

• In a large bowl, whisk together tempura mix, half the Blackening Spice, 1⁄3 cup cold water (2⁄3 cup for 4 servings), and ½ tsp salt (1 tsp for 4) until smooth. TIP: If mixture is too thick, add more water 1 TBSP at a time until it reaches a pancake-batter-like consistency. • Pat tilapia* dry with paper towels, then slice into strips (ours were 3 inches long and 1 inch wide). Season all over with remaining Blackening Spice, salt, and pepper. • Stir strips into batter until evenly coated. • Line a plate with paper towels.

4
Fry Fish

• Heat a ¼-inch layer of oil in a large, preferably heavy-bottomed, pan over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot enough that a drop of batter sizzles when added to the pan, add coated fish in a single layer, working in batches. (Shake off excess batter before adding.) Cook until golden brown and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. TIP: To check for doneness, cut one strip in half. • Using tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer to paper-towel-lined plate. Immediately season with salt and pepper.

5
Warm Tortillas

• Meanwhile, wrap tortillas in damp paper towels. Microwave until warm and pliable, 30 seconds.

6
Serve

• Divide tortillas between plates; fill with slaw (draining first) and fried tilapia. Top with chipotle mayo, remaining cilantro, and pickled jalapeño and radishes (draining first) to taste.

Nutrition per serving

900

kcal

Calories

39

g

Fat

11

g

Saturated Fat

102

g

Carbohydrate

14

g

Sugar

5

g

Dietary Fiber

41

g

Protein

85

mg

Cholesterol

2030

mg

Sodium

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