Fried Cod Fish Tacos

Crispy battered cod fillets baja cream slaw and tortillas are what make the perfect baja fish tacos.

Fried cod fish tacos. Flaky cod fish is battered and fried for the most delicious battered cod fish tacos. 1 2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro. 1 pound white fish such as cod hake or halibut cut into eight 2 ounce fingers. When the fish is golden brown drain on a plate lined with paper towels.

Fish tacos are a great seafood version of the tried and true taco. Warm up the corn tortillas i do it in the microwave then assemble the tacos with a generous amount of chipotle sauce a heap of cabbage slaw and a piece of crispy cod. It s easy enough to make for a weeknight dinner yet festive enough to serve to your guests. Cook time 20 minutes total time 20 minutes.

Baja fish tacos are soft tortilla shells stuffed with crispy beer battered cod and topped with pico de gallo and the perfect cilantro ranch dressing. Lift each piece of fish out of batter wiping any excess off on side of bowl and fry fish in batches turning once or twice until golden 4 to 5 minutes. 16 corn tortillas warmed. Taco ingredients 1 1 2 lbs boneless skinless white fish fillets choose a firm white fish like cod or halibut 15 corn tortillas for serving grapeseed oil or oil with a high smoke point for frying.

You can even serve it in a taco bar style. Plus even with the fried fish these tacos are still amazingly light and fresh. Crispy fried fish tacos served with spicy mayonnaise cabbage and pickled red onions. 1 small head of cabbage finely shredded.

Add the avocados sour cream lime juice and salt to a blender and blend until smooth. Using a fork coat fish pieces in batter. The slaw and fish marinade can be made in advance which makes this dish very convenient for many of us. Fry until golden about 2 minutes.

Top it off with a simple slaw and avocado salsa and you have an easy and tasty dinner. Drain the fish on a wire rack set over a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Top with a piece of fried fish avocado crema and sliced radish. Make the avocado crema.

To assemble the tacos add a bit of the cabbage slaw to a warmed tortilla. 1 recipe pickled red onions. 2 limes cut into wedges. Adjust heat to maintain oil temperature.

Slide coated fish into hot oil in batches. Every bite of the fried fish is bursting with flavor but is still light and fresh enough for a perfect summer meal.