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

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

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Crispy Baja Fish Tacos with Avocado Crema are a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the lively tastes of Mexico right to your kitchen. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun taco night, these tacos feature tender, lightly battered white fish, topped with fresh veggies and a creamy avocado sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, they are customizable to suit everyone’s taste—add diced tomatoes, extra herbs, or your favorite salsa. With nutritious ingredients and a delightful combination of textures and flavors, these tacos are not only satisfying but also healthy!

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately four people 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 beef broth
  • 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

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Gradually add cold beef broth until smooth.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  3. Cut fish into strips, dip in batter, and fry until golden brown (3-4 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
  4. Blend avocado, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), lime juice, minced garlic, cilantro, and salt until creamy.
  5. Warm corn tortillas and fill with fried fish, shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, and drizzle with avocado crema.
  • Author: Sarah DuRoss
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos (about 250g)
  • Calories: 570
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 29g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 22g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 56g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 29g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg