Description
Crispy Baja Fish Tacos with Avocado Crema are a quick and delicious way to bring the vibrant flavors of Mexico to your dinner table. In just 30 minutes, you can create a satisfying meal that features crunchy, beer-battered fish topped with creamy avocado sauce and fresh toppings. Perfect for taco nights or casual gatherings, these tacos provide a delightful mix of textures and zesty flavors that will leave your taste buds craving more. With fresh ingredients and easy preparation, this recipe is destined to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs white fish (cod, halibut, or mahi-mahi)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup cold beer (Mexican lager or light beer)
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 ripe avocado
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups shredded cabbage (green or purple)
- ½ cup pico de gallo
- ¼ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 8 small corn tortillas
- Lime wedges for serving
- Diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the batter by whisking together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika in a bowl. Gradually add cold beer until smooth.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Coat fish pieces in the batter and fry until golden brown and crispy (about 4-5 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
- For the avocado crema, blend avocado, yogurt (or sour cream), lime juice, garlic, cilantro, and salt until smooth.
- Warm corn tortillas in a skillet. Assemble tacos with shredded cabbage, crispy fish, avocado crema, pico de gallo, and cotija cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Use cold ingredients for a lighter batter. Fry in small batches to maintain oil temperature. Feel free to customize toppings according to your preferences.