Description
Crispy Baja fish tacos wrapped in warm corn tortillas, topped with crunchy cabbage, fresh tomatoes, and a creamy avocado-lime sauce for the ultimate coastal comfort meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound white fish fillets (cod or tilapia), cut into strips
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup beer (or sparkling water)
- 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F. Line a plate with paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, egg, and beer. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
- In a blender, combine avocado, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, lime juice, and cilantro. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Dip each fish strip into the batter, letting the excess drip off. Carefully lower into hot oil and fry 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until soft and pliable.
- To assemble, spread avocado crema onto each tortilla, add crispy fish, then top with shredded cabbage and diced tomatoes. Garnish with extra cilantro and a lime wedge if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add jalapeños or hot sauce to the avocado crema.
- To keep the fish crispy, don’t stack them after frying—use a wire rack if possible.
- You can prepare the sauce and toppings ahead of time to make assembly faster.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg