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Baja Fish Tacos with Avocado Crema

Unbelievable Baja Fish Tacos with Avocado: Just 3 Steps

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  • Author: Madison Clarke
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

Crispy fried fish tacos with a creamy avocado sauce.


Ingredients

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  • 1 pound white fish fillets, such as cod or mahi-mahi, cut into strips
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup beer, cold
  • Oil, for frying
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • Shredded cabbage, for topping
  • Pico de gallo, for topping
  • Avocado Crema (recipe follows)

Avocado Crema:

  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Avocado Crema: In a food processor, combine avocados, sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the fish: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in beer until smooth.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  4. Dip fish strips in batter, then carefully place in hot oil. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Remove fish from oil and drain on paper towels.
  6. Warm tortillas.
  7. Assemble tacos: Place fried fish in tortillas, top with shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, and Avocado Crema.
  8. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For spicier tacos, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the fish batter.
  • You can use your favorite hot sauce instead of pico de gallo.
  • If you don’t have beer, you can use club soda or sparkling water.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg