Easy Baja Fish Tacos When There is no Time to Cook
When life gets crazy, and you barely have time to think about dinner, let alone cook it, these Easy Baja Fish Tacos are your answer to a delicious, satisfying meal without the stress. With simple ingredients and minimal prep, these easy fish tacos are the perfect weeknight dinner when you’re craving something fresh and flavorful but need it on the table fast. The good news is you can enjoy your own easy baja fish tacos when there is no time to cook without the greasy mess!
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What Are Baja Fish Tacos
“Fish tacos began as a humble street food sold by local vendors in coastal towns like Ensenada and San Felipe”. These towns are known for their fresh seafood and vibrant culinary traditions. Some believe the use of tempura-style batter for frying fish came from Japanese immigrants who migrated to Baja California. Their techniques may have inspired the crispy beer batter fish we know today as Baja Fish tacos. The typical Baja fish taco features lightly battered and fried flaky white fish, often cod or mahi mahi topped with shredded cabbage, crema, pico de gallo, and a squeeze of lime. These ingredients highlight the fresh, local produce and seafood available in the region.
Ingredients for Baja Fish Tacos When There is no Time to Cook
- Corn Tortillas
- Trader Joe’s Breaded Cod Filets
- Trader Joe’s Shredded Green Cabbage and Red Cabbage
- Fresh Pico de Gallo
- Cotija Cheese
- Nonfat Greek Yogurt or Sour Cream
- Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
- Sriracha or hot sauce if you wish
- Fresh Lime Juice & Lime slices
- RedOnions
- Fresh Cilantro
- Avocado
Easy Baja Fish Taco Recipe
SIMPLE BAJA FISH TACOS
Ingredients
FOR THE TACOS
- 4-6 Frozen Breaded Cod Filets 1 filet per taco
- 2-2.5 cups Shredded Green and Red Cabbage Mix
- 4-6 Corn Tortillas
- 2 T chopped cilantro
- 1/2 c crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 avocado sliced
- 2 T Pico de Gallo
- 1/2 red onion diced for garnish
For the Chipotle Crema
- 1 cup full fat greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tbsp chipotle adobo sauce or less depending on your preferred level of heat
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the Black Beans
- 2 cans black beans undrained
- 1 tsp minced garlic about 2 cloves
- 3/4 tsp Trader Joes Chile Lime Seasonong
- 2 T pico de gallo
Instructions
- Spread frozen fish filets on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment paper. Spray frozen fish filets very lightly with olive oil on both sides. Bake in oven according to directions on package. While fish bakes, place refried beans, minced garlic and chili lime seasoning in a saucepan and heat on low until warm, stirring occasionally (10-12 minutes).Add cabbage mixture and chopped cilantro to a bowl large enough to toss, and toss in Chipotle Crema. Add a drizzle of olive oil to a cast iron skillet and heat over medium-high heat. Working 1-2 at a time, add tortillas and cook 10-15 seconds per side. Remove and stack onto a plate once cooked. Add a filet fish, cabbage-cilantro mixture, red onion, pico de gallo, and cotija cheese . *You can make the chipotle crema ahead of time. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can use leftovers on sandwiches or as a dipping sauce. You can thin the crema with a little milk if it makes the slaw too dry. You can also make a big batch of beans to use with other recipes during the week. *I often use the chipotle sauce, beans, and whatever leftover meat I have for tostadas later in the week.
Chipotle Crema Slaw
We have tacos quite often. My daughter in law has the proper serving accoutrement. I am going to order some proper servers. Below are some options.
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Thank you for reading Easy Baja Fish Tacos When There is no Time to Cook. One of the best things about these simple fish tacos is they are as effortless as they are delicious. With just a few fresh ingredients and a quick assembly, you can have a restaurant-worthy perfect weeknight meal on the table in no time. These delicious fish tacos are proof that even on your busiest days, you don’t have to sacrifice flavor or style. Pair them with a crisp margarita and you’re set for a simple, satisfying dinner that feels like a mini escape. Give them a try, and let me know what you think—sometimes the best meals are the easiest ones!
Now let’s pop over and visit my friends for some more healthy recipes!
OK, you sold me. I’m buying those cod filtes on my next trip to TJs.
Hi Sandra
I hope you enjoy them!!
I have been making these for about 5 years, I usually use Mahi Mahi white fish. Filets are the perfect size. I do not batter them although I sometimes use panko crumbs. I trey to keep cilantro avocado salad dressing on hand. Love the fresh taste! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for reminding me how quick and good fish tacos are! I made them tonight with a few variations using ingredients on hand, and my family loved them. Yum!
Hi Cindy! This recipe looks yummy, nutritious and easy. I’ll have to pick up the fish filets the next time I go to TJ’s. Thank you!
Hi Trixie
They are yummy and easy!!
Cindy! These look amazing! never would have thought to use the Trader joe’s cod! Pinned!
Annie
Hi Cindy!
Once or sometimes twice on busier weeks, we dine on a meal option from Trader Joe’s as an alternative to eating out.
We find the flavor and the quality of a few of their frozen options better than fast food and very much more affordable.
Your recipe for fish tacos is a perfect alternative to eating out, and will be a great addition to our TJ’s shopping list.
As always, thank you for gathering, making, sharing and inspiring!
♥️ Lynne
Cindy these look delicious, and I do not even eat fish! I have pined the recipe to make for my husband and the next time my sister is here, she loves fish tacos!
Happy New Year!
Hi Cindy! How clever to use the TJ’s breaded fish filets! I shared an easy lentil soup made from TJ ingredients. I wish our Trader Joes wasn’t almost 2 hours away. (There is only one in the whole state of Maine…) I still make a trip there every month or six weeks to stock up. Fun joining the group with you today!
Dear Cindy – Heading to Trader Joe’s today for flowers! Love this recipe – you just solved my Friday night dinner menu… Cilantro is the best.. Anna.
What a great idea with the TJ fish! And I love the shredded cabbage…going to make these. Thanks, Cindy.