Description
These Baja Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa are a delightful combination of crispy fish, tangy mango salsa, and creamy Baja sauce, all wrapped in warm tortillas. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with friends and family.
Ingredients
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Fish Tacos
- 1 lb. mild white fish, such as cod or mahi mahi
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- 4 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 2 Tbsp. fresh orange juice
- 2 Tbsp. taco seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup full-fat Greek yogurt (sub sour cream)
- 2 Tbsp. mayonnaise (I use avocado oil mayonnaise)
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning
- Dash of hot sauce, such as Tabasco (optional)
- 4 to 5 cups shredded cabbage (or coleslaw mix)
- 8 corn or flour tortillas, warmed
Mango Salsa
- 1 1/2 cups finely diced fresh mango (from 2 mangoes)
- 1 small red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, seeds and ribs removed, minced
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
Instructions
- Prepare Fish: Pat the fish dry with paper towels and season with 1/4 tsp. salt. Place fish in a small baking dish or bowl. Combine 2 Tbsp. olive oil, orange juice, and taco seasoning; pour over fish and marinate for 30 minutes to 2 hours.
- Prepare Mango Salsa: Combine all salsa ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate.
- Prepare Baja Sauce and Slaw: Mix yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, Old Bay, and hot sauce. Toss cabbage with some Baja Sauce.
- Cook the Fish: Cook marinated fish in olive oil until firm.
- Assemble Tacos: Fill tortillas with slaw, fish, mango salsa, and Baja Sauce.
Notes
- You can customize the spice level by adjusting the amount of hot sauce in the Baja Sauce.
- Feel free to substitute the white fish with your favorite variety for a personalized touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg