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Crispy Baja Fish Tacos with Avocado Crema (30-Minutes)

Crispy Baja Fish Tacos with Avocado Crema

Crispy Baja Fish Tacos with Avocado Crema are a vibrant celebration of Mexican flavors, bringing the perfect balance of crispy beer-battered fish, creamy avocado sauce, and fresh toppings wrapped in warm corn tortillas. Ready in just 30 minutes, these tacos are ideal for taco nights or casual dinners, offering a fun and satisfying meal for family and friends. The delightful combination of textures and flavors ensures that each bite is a delicious experience. Customize your tacos with various toppings like pico de gallo or jalapeños to suit your taste.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos) 1x

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. Prepare the fish batter by whisking together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and beer until smooth.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan until it reaches 350°F.
  3. Cut fish into strips and coat with batter, then carefully place in hot oil.
  4. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Make the avocado crema by mashing avocado and mixing with Greek yogurt, lime juice, minced garlic, cilantro, and salt.
  6. Warm corn tortillas and assemble tacos by placing fried fish on each tortilla, topped with shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, cotija cheese, and drizzled with avocado crema.
  • Author: Natalia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 taco
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 570mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: Ensure your oil is hot enough before frying to achieve maximum crispiness. Feel free to add toppings like sliced jalapeños or diced tomatoes for extra flavor.