Description
Crispy Baja Fish Tacos with Avocado Crema deliver a delightful explosion of flavor in every bite. With perfectly battered fish nestled in warm tortillas, each taco is topped with a creamy avocado sauce infused with zesty lime and fresh cilantro. Ideal for casual gatherings or cozy nights at home, these tacos promise a taste of coastal bliss that will keep your guests coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb white fish fillets (cod or halibut)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 lime (juice only)
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 small corn tortillas
Instructions
- Pat dry the fish fillets with paper towels for maximum crispiness.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, paprika, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches about 350°F (175°C).
- Dip each piece of fish into the batter and carefully place in hot oil. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- For the avocado crema, blend avocado, sour cream, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Warm tortillas in a skillet or microwave. Assemble tacos by placing fried fish on tortillas and drizzling with avocado crema.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 55mg