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Baja Fish Tacos Recipe

Baja Fish Tacos Recipe

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Baja Fish Tacos are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings a taste of the coast straight to your dinner table. This recipe features tender cod filets marinated in a zesty spice blend, complemented by a crunchy cilantro lime slaw and creamy avocado crema. Perfect for casual gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, these tacos not only please the palate but also offer a healthy option that the whole family will enjoy. Easy to customize with your favorite toppings, this Baja Fish Tacos Recipe is sure to impress and satisfy any taco lover.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs. cod filets
  • 16 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups green cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups purple cabbage, thinly sliced
  • 2 avocados
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ancho chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons red apple vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine avocado oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, sea salt, ancho chili powder, and black pepper to make the marinade.
  2. Coat the cod filets with the marinade and let them sit for about 10 minutes.
  3. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat and lightly spray with cooking spray. Cook the marinated cod filets for 4-5 minutes on each side until flaky.
  4. In another bowl, mix green and purple cabbage with lime juice, chopped cilantro, honey, salt, and pepper to prepare the slaw.
  5. Blend avocados, garlic clove, fresh cilantro, cumin, red pepper flakes, lime juice, red apple vinegar, olive oil, and salt in a food processor until smooth for the avocado crema.
  6. Warm corn tortillas in a skillet or microwave and assemble tacos with cooked cod, slaw, and avocado crema.

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