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Baja Fish Tacos

Baja Fish Tacos

with Slaw, Chipotle Mayo & Pickled Veggies
4.5(9.3K)Review Summary
Michelle Doll Olson
Michelle Doll OlsonUpdated on October 06, 2025
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Calories
900 kcal
Protein
41g protein
Total Time
30 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Fish
  • Milk
  • Soy
  • Eggs
  • Wheat
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

11 ounce

Tilapia

(Contains: Fish)

4 ounce

Shredded Red Cabbage

2 tablespoon

Smoky Red Pepper Crema

(Contains: Milk, Soy)

¼ ounce

Cilantro

1 unit

Lime

1 unit

Jalapeño

2 tablespoon

Mayonnaise

(Contains: Soy, Eggs)

82 g

Tempura Mix

(Contains: Milk, Eggs, Wheat)

2 tablespoon

Blackening Spice

3 unit

Radishes

6 unit

Flour Tortillas

(Contains: Soy, Wheat)

1 teaspoon

Chipotle Powder

Not included in your delivery

Salt

Pepper

Vegetable Oil

2 teaspoon

Sugar

/ per serving
Calories900 kcal
Fat39 g
Saturated Fat11 g
Carbohydrate102 g
Sugar14 g
Dietary Fiber5 g
Protein41 g
Cholesterol85 mg
Sodium2030 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Zester
Small Bowl
Medium Bowl
Large Bowl
Paper Towel
Whisk
Large Pan

Cooking Steps

Prep & Make Spicy Mayo
1

• Wash and dry all produce. • Zest and quarter lime (for 4 servings, zest 1 lime and quarter both). Thinly slice jalapeño into rounds, removing ribs and seeds for less heat. Thinly slice radishes. Roughly chop cilantro. • In a small bowl, combine smoky red pepper crema, mayonnaise, a pinch of lime zest to taste, and chipotle powder to taste. Add water 1 tsp at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

Pickle & Make Slaw
2

• In a second small microwave-safe bowl, combine jalapeño, radishes, juice from half the lime, 1 tsp sugar (2 tsp for 4 servings), and a pinch of salt. Microwave for 30 seconds. Set aside, stirring occasionally, until ready to serve. • In a medium bowl, combine cabbage, half the cilantro, juice from remaining lime, 1 tsp sugar (2 tsp for 4), salt, pepper, and remaining lime zest to taste.

Coat Fish
3

• In a large bowl, whisk together tempura mix, half the Blackening Spice, 1⁄3 cup cold water (2⁄3 cup for 4 servings), and ½ tsp salt (1 tsp for 4) until smooth. TIP: If mixture is too thick, add more water 1 TBSP at a time until it reaches a pancake-batter-like consistency. • Pat tilapia* dry with paper towels, then slice into strips (ours were 3 inches long and 1 inch wide). Season all over with remaining Blackening Spice, salt, and pepper. • Stir strips into batter until evenly coated. • Line a plate with paper towels.

Fry Fish
4

• Heat a ¼-inch layer of oil in a large, preferably heavy-bottomed, pan over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot enough that a drop of batter sizzles when added to the pan, add coated fish in a single layer, working in batches. (Shake off excess batter before adding.) Cook until golden brown and cooked through, 1-2 minutes per side. TIP: To check for doneness, cut one strip in half. • Using tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer to paper-towel-lined plate. Immediately season with salt and pepper.

Warm Tortillas
5

• Meanwhile, wrap tortillas in damp paper towels. Microwave until warm and pliable, 30 seconds.

Serve
6

• Divide tortillas between plates; fill with slaw (draining first) and fried tilapia. Top with chipotle mayo, remaining cilantro, and pickled jalapeño and radishes (draining first) to taste.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Dec 2025
  • Flavor: Many loved the crispy tempura-battered fish and zesty toppings; some found it spicy but delicious 🌶️.
  • Ease of prep: While tasty, several noted it was time-consuming and messy to fry the fish.
  • Suggestions: Consider air frying for a healthier, less messy option; add extra lime for more zing.
  • Portions: Generous fish portions, often with leftovers; some wished for a side dish like rice or beans.
  • Toppings: The pickled radishes and slaw surprised many with their flavor; a few found them too strong.
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