Indulge in a taste of coastal paradise with our Fish Tacos with Baja Cream Sauce. Crispy, flaky fish, bursting with flavor, is nestled in warm flour tortillas and topped with a tangy, creamy Baja sauce. Each bite is a symphony of textures and tastes, a perfect blend of spicy, tangy, and creamy. Whether you’re craving a quick weeknight dinner or a leisurely weekend meal, these tacos are sure to satisfy.
Here are a few reasons why you’ll love these Fish Taco’s with Baja Cream Sauce
- Quick and Easy: Minimal prep and cook time, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Fresh and Flavorful: A burst of fresh flavors from the fish, baja sauce and toppings.
- Customizable: Adjust the spice level to your liking and add your favorite toppings.
- Versatile: Great for a casual weeknight dinner or a fun weekend gathering.
- Better for you and Satisfying: Packed with protein and nutrients, leaving you feeling full and energized.
- A Taste of the Coast: Bring the flavors of Baja California to your own kitchen.
With its perfect blend of crispy, tangy, and creamy, these Baja Fish Tacos are sure to become a new family favorite.
Here are some topping ideas for your Baja Fish Tacos
- Shredded cabbage or lettuce
- Diced tomatoes
- Sliced red onion
- Chopped cilantro
- Pineapple salsa
- Mango salsa
- Fresh papaya
- Jalapeño slices or pickled jalapeños
- Sriracha mayo
- Habanero hot sauce
- Crispy tortilla strips
- Fried tortilla chips
- Roasted corn kernels
- Creamy avocado slices
Remember, the best way to enjoy your tacos is to experiment and find your favorite combination of flavors!
For more great ideas, check out our Best Taco Toppings – the Ultimate Guide
The perfect addition to Taco Tuesday!
Baja Fish Tacos with a Cream Sauce
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Recipe for Fish Tacos with Baja Cream Sauce
Fish Tacos with Baja Cream Sauce
Ingredients
For the Baja Sauce:
- ½ cups plain yogurt
- ½ cups mayonnaise
- 3 teaspoons taco seasoning
- 1 small jalapeno pepper seeded and finely diced
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ½ cups fresh cilantro finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley finely chopped
For Fish Tacos:
- 1 box of frozen crispy fish tenders we used Van de Kamp’s
- Shredded lettuce
- Capers
- Avocado diced
- tomatoes diced
- shredded mexican or taco cheese
- Soft Corn or Flour Tortillas
Instructions
For the Baja Sauce
- Combine all ingredients. Set aside. (I put mine in the fridge while I prepared the rest – gives it a chance to marry all the wonderful flavors). We also made some early for photos and then again at dinner and wow… the sauce was SO much more flavorful at dinner time (2 hours later)
For the Fish Tacos
- Prepare 1-2 fish tenders per person (per taco) as directed on the back of the package. (this took 20 minutes for us) When finished, slice the fish up anyway you'd like to put it in the taco.
- Lay a soft tortilla on a plate. Place shredded lettuce on the tortilla. Then layer the capers, avocado and tomatoes.
- Top with the cooked fish tenders. And then drizzle the Baja sauce over all of it.
Just the other night I had fish tacos at a restaurant. The sauce they served them with was not so good. It made me want to make some at home and have something better. Now I see your sauce and wow! Love it! Great flavors and I can’t wait to try it.
It’s funny, I don’t really adore regular taco’s. I mean I’ll eat them. But give me fish or shrimp tacos… and I’m there. Forever. LOL
They do need a good sauce though, and I’m sorry you didn’t get a good one at that restaurant.
I adored this sauce and was thinking of so many other ways to use it. Delish! Thanks Renee!
These look so good! Is it wrong to want fish tacos for breakfast? The sauce sounds yummy to and I love that you incorporate yogurt. It’s my fav way to cut fat!
Jamie @ http://www.mamamommymom.com
No, no it’s certainly not. Because if it is, I’m in trouble. Everytime I look back at these things, I think…. I want. Now.
I really do love using yogurt instead of sour cream. I find it more flavorful anyway. 🙂
Thanks Jamie!
These look and sound fantastic! And not only did the sauce make me drool, but love that you used Van de Kamp’s Fish Tenders- I haven’t had those since I was a kid, and love them! Great recipe 😉
Diana, I switch it up all the time. Sometimes we do unbreaded fish, but this time I wanted some good breaded fish and Van De Kamp was what I reached for at the store. I remembered how wonderful they are, and just knew they would make this recipe perfect. My kids devoured these and I highly suspect it was due to the Van De Kamp’s. LOL
Thank you!
This is such a fantastic dinner idea! I love fish tacos. Yum!
Thanks Bea! 🙂 Me too!
I had fish tacos in Hawaii that were amazing and ever since I got back, I’ve been dreaming about them. This is such an ingenius and quick way to make them – using frozen fish! I’m always hesitant at buying fresh fish because I either buy bad cuts or I mangle them during the cooking process. This way, I’ll be guaranteed delicious fish. Thanks for sharing, Nicole!
I love fish tacos, and the sauce is what makes it for me! Yours looks delicious! Pinned! Can’t wait to try it!
This sounds delicious!gonna to try this.thanks for sharing