Crispy Baja Fish Tacos
Beer-battered white fish served in soft tortillas with a zesty lime crema and crunchy slaw.
Details
Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Medium
Ingredients
- 500g white fish fillets (cod or tilapia), cut into strips
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup cold beer
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 8 small flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Whisk flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.
- 2
Whisk in beer until smooth. Let batter rest for 10 minutes.
- 3
Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and zest in a small bowl for the crema.
- 4
Heat oil in a deep pan to 180°C (350°F).
- 5
Dip fish strips into batter, letting excess drip off.
- 6
Fry fish in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- 7
Warm tortillas in a dry pan.
- 8
Assemble tacos with fish, cabbage, and a drizzle of crema. Garnish with cilantro.