Description
Crispy Baja Fish Tacos with Avocado Crema (30-Minutes) are a delightful way to bring the vibrant flavors of Mexico right to your dinner table. This quick and easy recipe features crispy battered white fish, topped with a creamy avocado sauce and crunchy cabbage, all wrapped in warm corn tortillas. Perfect for busy weeknights, taco nights, or entertaining guests, these tacos are not only delicious but also customizable with various toppings such as pico de gallo and fresh lime. Enjoy a burst of flavor in every bite while keeping it healthy and satisfying!
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 beef broth
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 ripe avocado
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 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
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Gradually whisk in cold beef broth until smooth.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Cut the fish into strips and dip each piece into the batter before frying until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
- For the avocado crema, mash the avocado with Greek yogurt, lime juice, minced garlic, cilantro, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Warm corn tortillas and assemble tacos by layering cabbage, crispy fish pieces, pico de gallo, diced tomatoes, and drizzling with avocado crema.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg