5cupsshredded red cabbagefrom a 10-oz bag or fresh
3tablespoonsminced red onion
½cupfresh cilantrochopped
3tablespoonscider vinegar
1 ½teaspoonsvegetable oil
½teaspoonsaltplus extra for the fish
¾cupmayonnaisebest quality such as Hellmann's
2tablespoonslime juicefresh squeezed from one lime
chipotle chiles in adobo sauce2 to 3, canned, roughly chopped, plus extra sauce
1 ½poundsskinless codcut into strips
1large clovegarlicroughly chopped
1cupall-purpose flour
1teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper
1cupbeer
vegetable oilfor frying
12soft corn tortillastortillas6-in/15-cm, warmed
lime wedgesfor serving
Instructions
Instructions
Start by mixing shredded cabbage, minced onion, cilantro, cider vinegar, and vegetable oil in a big bowl. Toss it good so all flavors kinda hug each leaf.
Season that slaw with half a teaspoon salt, then let it sit and marinate while you prep other stuff. This makes the crunch perfect but not too raw.
In a separate bowl, whisk mayonnaise, lime juice, chopped chipotle chiles, and garlic together until it’s smooth and spicy creamy. This sauce is gonna bring the tacos alive.
Heat your pressure cooker on sauté mode and carefully place cod strips in. Season with salt and pepper. Sear fish a couple minutes per side to lock in flavor.
Now add a splash of beer and seal the lid. Cook on high pressure for about 3 minutes to get your tender pull without falling apart.
When timer dings, do a quick release to stop that cooking right away. Fish should be just opaque and flakey.
Warm corn tortillas either in a dry skillet or microwave, then start layering. Fish first, then cabbage slaw, and a dollop of that chipotle mayo to finish. Wrap ‘em up and dive in quick!
Notes
Baja fish tacos with crispy beer-battered cod, cabbage slaw, and chipotle mayo, perfect for a summer meal.