Fish

Be careful when transferring the fish from the baking dish to the plate—flounder is a fragile fish that falls apart easily.

Fried fish is the traditional filling of Baja tacos. They are simply garnished with shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, and sour cream.

You can use other types of firm, white-fleshed fish, or even shrimp or chicken.

This main dish is delicious served with boiled potatoes or rice.

You can serve this dish hot, cold, or at room temperature. Cook the fish in batches if your oven is small. Dried beans work best, but you can substitute 6 cups of drained, rinsed canned beans; begin with step 3.

You can substitute 1 pound large shrimp with shells for the prawns.