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Baja Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa

Course Baked, Dessert, Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish, Salsa
Cuisine Mexican
Seasonal and Family Family
Ingredients Seafood
Language Spanish
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

Mango Salsa

  • 2 large ripe mangos, peeled, pitted and chopped
  • 1/4 cup minced red bell pepper
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 green onions, sliced (green tops only)
  • 1 small jalapeno pepper, stem, seeds and membrane removed

Tacos

  • 1 pound cod fillets, rinsed and patted dry
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Mexican oregano
  • 1/2 tsp garlic salt
  • 8 corn tortillas, warmed
  • 2 cups shredded green or red cabbage
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese (may substitute shredded Monterey Jack)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.

  2. Stir together mango, bell pepper, lime juice, cilantro, onions and jalapeno in a medium bowl; set aside.

  3. Place cod on 2 large sheets of parchment paper. 

  4. Stir together dry seasonings in a small bowl and sprinkle over cod. 

  5. Bring edges of parchment paper together and fold twice. 

  6. Fold ends under to enclose fish. 

  7. Place packets on a baking sheet and bake for 15 to 18 minutes. 

  8. Open packets carefully to let steam escape. 

  9. Place equal amounts of cod in each tortilla and top with cabbage, cheese and mango salsa.

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Recipe Notes

Nutrition per serving: 337 calories (21% calories from fat), 8 g total fat, 65 mg cholesterol, 285 mg sodium, 45 g carbohydrates, 7 g fiber, 29 g protein