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    Fish Tacos

    Crispy or grilled fish nestled in warm tortillas with shredded cabbage and a tangy citrus crema — a Southern California staple.

    ⏱ 15 minPrep time
    🔥 10 minCook time
    🍽 4Servings
    🏷 California KitchenCategory
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    Fish tacos are the Baja California export that took over the West Coast — flaky white fish, lightly battered and fried or grilled, tucked into warm corn tortillas with crunchy slaw, crema, and lime. They’re bright, fresh, and endlessly popular.

    The Baja export that conquered the coast

    Flaky white fish in warm corn tortillas with crunchy slaw, crema, and lime — fish tacos, the coastal favorite.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Whisk the flour, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and salt with the sparkling water into a thin batter.
    2. Heat 1 inch of oil to 365°F (185°C).
    3. Dip the fish in the batter and fry 3-4 minutes until golden and flaky. Drain.
    4. Toss the cabbage with a squeeze of lime.
    5. Build the tacos: fish, slaw, crema, cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Use a firm white fish like cod or halibut. Serve with lime wedges and a crunchy cabbage slaw to balance the rich fish.

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    Recipe details

    Prep15 min
    Cook10 min
    Servings4
    CategoryCalifornia Kitchen
    PublishedAugust 16, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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