Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsSocial CantinaBaja Fish Recipe

Baja Fish Recipe

Inspired by Social Cantina
Time45m
Serves4

beer battered cod, guacamole, pineapple habanero crema, tropical pico

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Ingredients

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Fish

Pineapple Habanero Crema

Method

Fish

  1. 1

    Prepare the batter

    In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Mix beer batter

    Gradually add the beer to the dry mixture, whisking until smooth.

  3. 3

    Heat oil

    Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.

  4. 4

    Fry cod

    Dip the cod fillets into the batter, allowing the excess to drip off before carefully placing them into the hot oil.

  5. 5

    Cook fish

    Fry the fish for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.

  6. 6

    Drain fish

    Remove the fried fish and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Guacamole

  1. 7

    Mash avocados

    In a bowl, mash the avocados with a fork until smooth.

  2. 8

    Combine ingredients

    Stir in the lime juice, salt, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and diced tomato until well combined.

Pineapple Habanero Crema

  1. 9

    Mix crema

    In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, diced pineapple, finely chopped habanero pepper, and lime juice.

  2. 10

    Adjust seasoning

    Stir until smooth and well combined. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Tropical Pico

  1. 11

    Mix pico

    In a mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, finely chopped red onion, diced pineapple, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt.

  2. 12

    Combine ingredients

    Toss gently until all ingredients are well combined.

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