Awesome Baja Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa Recipe
These Awesome Baja Fish Tacos feature crispy battered white fish chunks paired with a fresh, tangy mango salsa, perfect for a vibrant and satisfying Taco Tuesday meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
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Fish and Batter
- 1.5 pounds firm white fish fillets (like cod or tilapia), cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup beer or sparkling water
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 8–10 corn tortillas
Mango Salsa
- 2 ripe mangoes, diced
- 0.5 red onion, finely diced
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the mango salsa: In a medium bowl, combine diced mangoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño (if using), and lime juice. Season with salt and stir gently. Set aside.
- Prepare the fish batter: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Make the batter: Gradually whisk in the beer or sparkling water until a smooth batter forms. It should be thick enough to coat the fish but not too heavy.
- Heat oil: Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Batter the fish: Dip the fish chunks into the batter, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Fry the fish: Carefully place a few battered fish pieces into the hot oil, being careful not to overcrowd the pot. Fry for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain the fish: Remove the fried fish with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil.
- Warm tortillas: Warm the corn tortillas by heating them briefly in a dry skillet or over an open flame.
- Assemble tacos: Fill each warm tortilla with the crispy fish.
- Top tacos: Top generously with the prepared mango salsa.