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Fish Tacos with Baja Cream Sauce

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Delightful fish tacos topped with a creamy Baja sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican, Seafood
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Baja Sauce
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt Greek yogurt can be a healthier alternative.
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 teaspoons taco seasoning
  • 1 small jalapeño pepper (seeded and finely diced)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (finely chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley (finely chopped)
For the Tacos
  • 1 box frozen crispy fish tenders Use your favorite brand.
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1 medium avocado (diced)
  • 1 medium tomatoes (diced)
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican or taco cheese
  • 8 pieces soft corn or flour tortillas

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix yogurt, mayonnaise, taco seasoning, diced jalapeño, minced garlic, lime juice, cilantro, and parsley to make the Baja sauce. Adjust seasoning as necessary and set aside.
  2. Bake or fry the frozen fish tenders according to the package instructions until crispy and golden.
  3. Take a tortilla and layer it with shredded lettuce, cooked fish, diced avocado, diced tomatoes, capers, and cheese.
  4. Drizzle generously with the prepared Baja cream sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

Leftover tacos can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Keep the sauce separate to maintain the texture. Reheat fish in an oven or air fryer to regain crispiness. Make your Baja sauce in advance for deeper flavors.

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