Description
Crispy Baja Fish Tacos with Avocado Crema are a delightful and vibrant dish that captures the essence of coastal flavors. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this quick meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. The tender, crispy fish paired with a creamy avocado sauce creates an explosion of taste in every bite. These tacos are not only easy to make but also customizable, allowing you to tailor them to your preferences. Serve them at your next taco night or casual dinner, and watch as everyone comes back for seconds!
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 garlic powder
- 1 cup cold beef broth
- 1 ripe avocado
- ½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups shredded cabbage (green or purple)
- ½ cup pico de gallo
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 8 small corn tortillas
- Lime wedges for serving
- Diced tomatoes
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, garlic powder, and salt. Gradually add cold beef broth to create a smooth batter.
- Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Cut the fish into strips and dip each into the batter.
- Fry the fish until golden brown (3-4 minutes per side), then drain on paper towels.
- For the avocado crema, blend together avocado, Greek yogurt or sour cream, lime juice, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and salt until smooth.
- Warm corn tortillas and spread with avocado crema. Top with fried fish strips and preferred toppings like shredded cabbage and pico de gallo.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg