Baja Style Fish Tacos

I came up with this recipe after having fish tacos from a street vendor in Ensenada, Mexico. It is the closest to authentic I have found. Salsa can be made a day in advance for flavors to blend.

Step: 1

Mix tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeno peppers, 1 tablespoon juice from jalapeno peppers, and garlic salt in a bowl; squeeze 1/2 lime over salsa fresca. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate while preparing fish.

Step: 2

Toss coleslaw mix with ranch dressing in a bowl; set aside for flavors to blend.

Step: 3

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step: 4

Stir batter mix and beer together in a bowl. Wrap corn tortillas in wet paper towels and set aside.

Step: 5

Dip cod in the batter mix; fry coated cod in batches in the hot oil until cod is cooked through and coating is brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove cod with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Step: 6

Microwave corn tortillas on high until warmed, about 1 minute.

Step: 7

Stack two tortillas on a plate; top with fish, a sprinkle of Mexican cheese, coleslaw mixture, salsa fresca, and a squeeze from lime wedge. Drizzle with chile-garlic sauce. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

Per Serving: 423 calories; protein 16g; carbohydrates 50.8g; fat 17.6g; cholesterol 38.7mg; sodium 442.9mg.