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Baja Fish Tacos with Slaw and Chipotle Crema – crockpot recipes easy cheap ground beef taco soup

Baja fish tacos bring a laid-back kind of joy that takes me straight to the coast—even if I'm just standing barefoot in my kitchen. They’re all about that crispy bite of battered fish, the crunch of cool cabbage slaw, and that creamy, slightly spicy chipotle drizzle that makes you pause and say, ‘Yep, this is the good stuff.’ You don’t need to board a plane to feel like you’ve hit a beachside taqueria. All it takes is a hot pan, a handful of ingredients, and maybe a cold drink on the side. Honestly, the first time I made these, I was a little skeptical. Fish in a taco? Trust me—it works, and then some. They come together quicker than you’d think and are way easier than they look. This recipe fits weeknight dinners, weekend cookouts, or those random Tuesdays where nothing but tacos will do. Let’s make it happen.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: Mexican
Keywords: crockpot recipes easy cheap ground beef taco soup, easy dinner ideas, easy healthy soup recipes crock pots, easy pasta and sausage recipes, heart healthy recipes easy crock pot, Sweet Potato Skillet, very easy banana bread recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Lila

Ingredients

  • 1 lb white fish fillets (like cod or tilapia)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 3/4 cup club soda (more if needed)
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp chipotle sauce or adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Cut the fish into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix the flour, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Add the club soda and whisk until smooth.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Dip each piece of fish into the batter and fry until golden and crispy, about 2–3 minutes per side.
  4. For the slaw, combine the shredded cabbage, cilantro, and lime juice in a bowl. Toss and set aside.
  5. In another bowl, mix sour cream with chipotle sauce until smooth and creamy.
  6. Warm the tortillas on a skillet or directly over a flame for a bit of char.
  7. Assemble tacos with fish, slaw, and a drizzle of chipotle crema. Serve with lime wedges.