Baja California fish tacos with a Creamy Chipotle sauce
Baja California fish tacos are breaded fish tacos with a creamy chipotle sauce and topped with pico. These Baja tacos are amazing with our homemade Baja sauce recipe.
This Baja Tacos Recipe is one we created while in southern California. The Mexican food there is so very different than the Mexican food we grew up with in West Texas but we learned to love both equally. When I was first introduced to fish tacos Baja style I was skeptical and frankly scared to even try them.
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But then several deputies that I worked with returned from fishing in the Sea of Cortez in Mexico and hosted a fish fry featuring fresh fish Baja tacos. I was actually brave enough to try them that day and I was amazed. They were wonderful! And during my years living in Southern California, I fell in love with these breaded fish tacos topped with this creamy chipotle sauce.
What are Baja tacos?
Baja tacos consists of breaded and fried fish chunks, a creamy dressing, cool crunchy cabbage and spicy pico de gallo all folded into a soft warm corn tortilla.
What you need to make Fish Baja Tacos (breaded fish tacos):
Equipment:
- Comal
- Fish Fryer or deep dutch oven with enough oil to cover fish fillets
- Fish Breader
Ingredients for the Creamy Chipotle Sauce (Baja sauce recipe):
- 3/4 cup of Ranch Dressing
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 chipotle diced with 1 teaspoon of the adobo sauce
Instructions for creamy Chipotle Sauce:
In a small dish mix ranch dressing, sour cream and the diced chipotle well. Place in fridge while preparing the fish
Instructions for Pico de Gallo
Ingredients for the breaded fish tacos
- A cup of green cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup of red cabbage, shredded
- A medium onion, minced or chopped finely
- 1 1/2 pounds of fresh sea bass, cod or halibut, cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1 cup of flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 corn tortillas
- Oil for frying
How to Make Baja tacos:
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Mix the cabbages and onion, set aside.
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Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a bowl or fish breader dredge fish cubes in flour mixture until well coated.
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Heat 2 to 3 inches of oil in a skillet or use a fish fryer until temperature reaches 350 F. degrees.
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Gently drop fish chunks in hot oil and fry 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
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Heat corn tortillas on a comal. Fold the fish into the warmed tortilla, top with some of the cabbage mixture, add a couple of spoonfuls of chipotle sauce and top with pico de gallo
Being from West Texas, I had not had much exposure to seafood prior to our transfer to California. But this dish soon became one of my favorites and always reminds me of our years in Southern California.
These Baja tacos are easy and we often make them here at the Ranch. Our recipe is a little different than the fish tacos served in this area but they will rock your taste buds.
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Baja Tacos are breaded fish tacos with a creamy chipotle sauce and pico. These Fish tacos Baja style are amazing with this Baja sauce recipe
Equipment
- comal for heating tortillas
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs fresh sea bass cod or halibut , cut in 1 inch cubes
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1 cup green cabbage shredded
- 1 cup red cabbage shredded
- 1 med onion minced
- olive oil
For the Creamy Chipotle Sauce
- 3/4 cup Ranch Dressing
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 chipotle diced with 1 teaspoon sauce
For the Pico de Gallo
- 2 tomatoes seeded and diced
- 2 jalapeños diced
- 1 serrano chile seeded and chopped
- 1/2 small onion chopped
- 4 green onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- juice of 2 limes
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chipotle dressing (below) and the pico de gallo (below) , refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Mix the cabbages and onion, set aside.
- Gently drop fish chunks in hot oil and fry 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Heat corn tortillas on a comal. Fold the fish into the warmed tortilla, top with some of the cabbage mixture, add a couple of spoonfuls of chipotle sauce and top with pico de gallo
Chipotle Creamy Sauce
- In a small dish mix the ranch dressing, sour cream and the diced chipotle well, set aside
Pico de Gallo
- In a medium bowl mix the tomatoes, jalapeños, Serrano chile and both onions. Season with fresh cilantro, juice of the limes and salt to taste. Set aside
Nutrition
Calories: 482kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 27gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 581mgPotassium: 673mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 843IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 109mgIron: 3mg
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New follower of yours! I LOVE fish tacos – and I grew up in Lubbock. Never had them until I was on vacay in Puerta Vallarta years ago. So yum! I make mine with tilapia and I make the homemade pico, too. We put shredded cabbage and monterey jack cheese on them and people here lick their plates. Looking forward to exploring your blog
OHHH! Jack Cheese, perfect:) Yes, I am definitely adding that next time. Thanks for the follow.
Fish and tacos, you really can't beat that 🙂 Thanks
Thanks for the visit and the follow:)
These were SO yummy! That creamy chipotle dressing was the best 🙂 Thanks so much
Thank you
I've never had fish tacos!
You just gotta try them, they are delicious! And I so enjoyed the visit.
I love fish tacos and these are awesome! The dressing took them over the top!!
Yes, it is similar to your Sriracha Dip! So creamy but with a little bite:)
OH Yum! I never thought of putting fish in tacos! Sounds tasty! I shall have to try it sometime!
I had never either until we moved to Cali. It is worth the effort:) Thanks
These look so good. And, funny coincidence, I tried my first fish taco while on a whale watching cruise in…the Sea of Cortez. I am going to have to whip up a batch in memory of that trip.
I tell you Good Food=Good Memories:) I glad I made you remember what sounds like a super trip. Thank you
We love fish tacos at our house. Have tried them fried yet though. I usually blacken tilapia with a southwest rub. I'm going to have to try your recipe! I'm going to pin it to my recipe board on Pinterest. Thanks so much for sharing your recipe
Thank you for visiting. Yes, grilled fish would be a healthier alternative and I am loving the idea of a southwest rub:) Thanks for pining it.
Love fish tacos! I first had them when honeymooning in Florida a few years ago. I've only made them a few times at home, but they always take me back to our honeymoon days! I'll have to try your recipe! 🙂
Thanks for the visit and I am glad they reminded you of a great memory:)
Ooh, all the way down to the chipotle dressing. Mmmmmm. This looks amazing and has now made me hungry. lol Thanks for sharing
Yes, the chipotle dressing could be used with so many different dishes. Thank you for hosting a super great party:)
Can't wait to try these with fresh caught fish this summer!
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I've never had a fish taco. Honestly, I'm sold on the chipotle dressing!
Oh, you have just got to try one (or two or three) they are so delicious. Thank you for hosting "See Ya in the Gumbo" each week. (I just love saying that!)
I am so going to make these.Maybe tonight!
You will not be sorry, everyone will love them! Thanks for the visit:)
My husband has been on me for months wanting me to make fish tacos. They have never sounded appealing to me. Looking over your recipe, they actually sound pretty good. I just might have to break down and give it a go.
I wasn't brave either about trying fish tacos. I am not a big fan of fish but these are so delicious. You go girl and just give them a try:) Thanks for stopping by.
These look amazing! My husband and I LOVE fish tacos. I can't wait to give your recipe a try!
Yes, fish tacos rock! Let me know when you do. Thanks for stopping by:)
I love fish tacos! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe, I'll trying it soon. T
Thank you
I keep wanting to be brave and do fish tacos maybe today is the day
Maybe try them when you are also making beef tacos and they just might surprise you:)
I love the fish tacos at Granite City. I will have to give yours a whirl. They look delish. Thanks for sharing
I have never tried fish tacos, I've always been a little scared. I may just have to try these, they look good! Thanks for sharing
We loved these fish tacos. Awesome recipe.
I LOVE fish tacos! Yum! Thanks so much for sharing these 🙂
We had these tacos for supper tonight! And your version was way more delicious!!<
I love fish tacos and these are pretty easy and delicious too! Thanks so much for sharing!
I was skeptical of trying fish tacos too but now I love them!
Seriously delicious! Fish tacos are one of our favourite summer dinners.
I tried fish tacos only in the past year and these sound wonderful.
My husband is addicted to fish tacos! I'll have to try these out. And I Love manipulated sour cream ~ it makes everything better 🙂
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Mmm…these look so good. I have never had fish tacos but have been wanting to try them for awhile now.
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I love fish tacos! thanks for linking up to SAt. Dishes! ~ Paula
This looks delicious. Thanks for sharing on Saturday Dishes. -Savannah
Hi Evelyn! I've never made fish tacos, but totally want to try them. These sound delicious!! Thanks for sharing your recipe with us and pinned! Happy Monday and hugs!
These look fabulous Evelyn!
We too have an intense fondness for fish tacos! Pinned!
I don't like fish or seafood, but hubby LOVES it. He loves fish tacos. =0)
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I wll have to try even though I am not a fish eater these look good
I have never had a fish taco but I know I would love them as I love fish… This sounds so good and I will be trying it soon. Pinning. coming over from bloggers on Blogger
I LOVE fish tacos and can't wait to tr yours. They look so fresh and fabulous…great job!
These look and sound so yummy 🙂 thanks for sharing …
These fish tacos were so good! I love all the goodness inside of the tortilla!
Oooo, these look so fresh and crunchy and delicious! I am so glad you shared these
These were delicious and they look so pretty too! They were wonderful with fresh caught fish! Thanks for sharing them
Oh yum!! Those sound and look so delicious Evelyn. 🙂
Hi Evelyn,
Your Fish Tacos look so fresh and delicious. Thanks so much for sharing your awesome post with Full Plate Thursday and hope you have a great week!
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I too was skeptical about fish tacos but this is a great recipe and we have been eating it ever since.
Those were delicious, I've never had fish tacos before but have always wanted to try them. Thanks for sharing a great recipe!