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Baja Fish Tacos Recipe

Published: Apr 10, 2023 by Bowl Me Over · 8 Comments

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Homemade Baja Fish Tacos only take minutes to make on the grill! Perfect for Taco Tuesday, every bite is filled with delicious flavor. You'll love these tasty tacos!

Baja fish tacos on platter.
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Why you'll love this recipe   

✔️ Quick and easy!

✔️ SO good! 

✔️ Restaurant quality meal in just minutes!

Ingredients

Choose the right fish
Choose the right fish

For the exact measurements, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. 

  • olive oil
  • cilantro
  • jalapeño
  • fresh limes
  • salt
  • coriander

You're absolutely going to love the marinade for the fish! It's beyond easy and only uses a few ingredients. 

Double the recipe if you want to drizzle over the fish after it is grilled - yummy!

Instructions 

Everything goes into the food processor and give it a whirl.
Everything goes into the food processor and give it a whirl!

This is an overview of the instructions. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!

  1. For the marinade - Add the olive oil, cilantro, jalapeños slices, garlic , salt and coriander to a food processor. Process until the ingredients are finely chopped and combined.
  2. Place the fish in a glass dish and spoon half the marinade over the fish, coating all sides. (Reserve the remaining marinade to drizzle over the fish after grilling.)
  3. Cover & refrigerate the fish. Marinade for 30 minutes.
  4. To grill the fish - Remove the fish from the marinade, and discard used marinade.
  5. Grill over hot coals until it is golden brown and the fish flakes easily. Depending on the thickness of the fish, that will take about six minutes per side.
  6. If desired, grill the tortillas. A little char adds a lot of flavor.
  7. When the fish is cooked, and you've removed it from the grill, flake the meat and drizzle the remaining sauce over it.

Equipment

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  • Can't be the classic flavor achieved when you use a Charcoal Grill!

FAQ's

What does Baja style mean?

Baja-style means a fish either deep fried or grilled. The tacos will most often be topped with cabbage, radishes and a creamy white sauce.

Where did Baja fish tacos originate?

On the Baja Peninsula in either San Felipe or Ensenada.

What is Baja in Mexican food?

Baja signifies light almost Mediterranean type flavors. You'll find fresh produce and seafood.

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Things to know

Tips for purchasing fresh fish for Baja Tacos;

  • take a deep breath, fresh fish will not have any smell
  • the fish should be opaque and shiny
  • when you bring fish home from the market, place it on top of a bowl full of ice (preferably crushed ice) in the refrigerator; keeping it cold will keep it fresh longer
  • for fish tacos, you want a firm white fish - today I chose halibut, but you could also use mahi mahi, cod, tilapia or even catfish
Grilled Baja Fish Tacos served with a crisp, cold Heineken is best with family & friends!
Easy Baja Fish Tacos Recipe

Variations

Taco toppings include:

  • A great slaw, like this Mexican coleslaw - I love the crunch with the grilled fish. You can also use a store-bought creamy slaw.
  • I enjoy thinly sliced, crunchy cabbage, sliced jalapeños, and radishes.
  • Tomatoes, cilantro, and onions are yummy too!
  • Have plenty of grilled tortillas available, the warm corn tortillas are my favorite choice!
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Storage

Refrigerate - I don't recommend keeping leftover fish. Make enough for your dinner and enjoy it fresh!

Related recipes

  • Love this recipe? Here are more you'll enjoy! Slow Cooker Al Pastor Tacos, Pulled Chicken Tacos and my favorite... shrimp tacos!
  • Be sure and try this recipe for Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl - it's loaded with rice, mango and avocado and topped with a spicy sauce!

Serve with

  • Be sure to have plenty of lime on hand. Fresh lime juice squeezed over the fish is the best! Or make a batch of Cilantro Garlic Sauce - I use this for dousing and dunking - delish!
  • This spicy Mango Salsa or fresh Pico de Gallo would be amazing over the Baja tacos!
  • Cilantro Lime Rice is absolutely delicious with this meal.
  • A side of Chipotle Black Beans is perfect as well.

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Baja fish tacos on platter.
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Baja Fish Tacos recipe

Restaurant quality tacos only take minutes on the grill!
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Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time14 minutes mins
Total Time24 minutes mins
Course: Fish, Seafood
Cuisine: TexMex
Servings: 8
Calories: 144kcal
Author: Deb Clark
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb firm white fish I recommend halibut or cod.
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup bunch cilantro
  • 3-4 slices jalepenos
  • 1 clove garlic chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • corn or flour tortillas
  • Toppings of choice - thinly sliced green cabbage, red cabbage, jalapenos, radishes, sliced onion, tomatoes, lime wedges, etc.

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Instructions

  • For the marinade -
  • Add the olive oil, cilantro, jalepenos slices, garlic , salt & coriander to a food processor and process until the ingredients are finely chopped and combined.
  • Place the fish in a glass dish and spoon half the marinade over the fish, coating all sides. (Reserve the remaining marinade to drizzle over the fish after grilling.) Cover & refrigerate the fish. Marinade for 30 minutes.
  • Remove fish from marinade. Discard used marinade.
  • Time for grilling!
  • Blot the fish with paper towels to remove excess marinade.
  • Grill over hot coals about 6 minutes per side. The fish is done when it flakes easily.
  • If desired, grill the tortillas - they will only take less than a minute per side. It's ok to give them a little char it adds a lot of flavor.
  • When the fish is cooked and you've removed it from the grill, flake the meat and drizzle the reserved sauce over it.

Nutrition

Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 321mg | Potassium: 260mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 430IU | Vitamin C: 40.4mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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Who's ready to get their grill on?

Well, let's back up a bit....have you ever tried fish tacos? I did after moving to Southern California about 20 years ago.

I turned into a regular beach bum and fish tacos were a must!

Alice, Don & Deb back from the beach.
Alice, Don & Deb back from the beach.

Marinade about 30 minutes and then onto the grill it goes. While it is marinading, put together your

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  1. christine

    July 23, 2016 at 4:05 pm

    I have only tried fish tacos a few times, while on vacation. Boston is certainly not known for their fab fish tacos, lol. I know I would love this recipe and what is better than a cold one on a hot day paired with some tacos?

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 27, 2016 at 11:39 am

      Awesome, I hope you give it a try Christine!!

      Reply
  2. linda spiker

    July 22, 2016 at 6:57 am

    5 stars
    Love that you chose to grill these! Yum!

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 27, 2016 at 11:34 am

      Thanks Linda!

      Reply
  3. Sandra Shaffer

    July 21, 2016 at 9:48 pm

    Fish tacos and beer are a great combo for entertaining! Love how you warmed up your tortilla right on the grill. Isn't it awesome that you can get in the ocean in December in California!! Fun picture 🙂

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 27, 2016 at 11:37 am

      Thanks so much - enjoy!!

      Reply
  4. Healing Tomato

    July 21, 2016 at 5:15 pm

    5 stars
    Heineken is a huge seller. It makes any meal taste so much better. I haven't had any fish taco, but, I imagine they are delicious. Your photos makes it very appetizing. Love your recipe

    Reply
    • Bowl Me Over

      July 27, 2016 at 11:38 am

      Yes and so good - perfectly refreshing on a hot summer's day - thanks Rini!

      Reply

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