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Crispy Baja Fish Tacos with Spicy Sriracha Slaw & Pickled Red Onion

🍝 dinner·45 min·4 servings

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 lb white fish fillets
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ¾ cup cold water or beer
  • neutral oil
  • 3 cups green cabbage
  • 1 cup carrots
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • salt
  • 1 small red onion
  • ½ cup vinegar
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 8 pieces corn tortillas
  • 1 whole lime wedges
  • ½ cup cilantro

How to Make It

  1. 1In a bowl, combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt.
  2. 2Add sliced red onion and let pickle for at least 15 minutes.
  3. 3In another bowl, mix mayonnaise, sriracha, lime juice, and salt.
  4. 4Toss with cabbage and carrots to make slaw.
  5. 5Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
  6. 6In a bowl, whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and cold water or beer to make a batter.
  7. 7Dip fish pieces into batter and fry until golden and crispy, about 3–4 minutes.
  8. 8Drain on paper towels.
  9. 9Warm tortillas in a skillet or over a flame.
  10. 10Assemble tacos with crispy fish, sriracha slaw, and pickled onions.
  11. 11Top with cilantro and a squeeze of lime.
  12. 12Serve immediately.