Crispy Baja Fish Tacos with Avocado Crema (30-Minutes)
Crispy Baja Fish Tacos with Avocado Crema are a quick and flavorful meal perfect for taco nights or casual dinners. Ready in just 30 minutes, these tacos feature perfectly battered white fish fried to crispy perfection, paired with a creamy avocado crema that adds a delightful richness. Each bite bursts with fresh flavors from vibrant toppings, making them an irresistible choice for the whole family. Customize your tacos with your favorite toppings and enjoy this delicious Mexican street food right at home!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 (8 tacos total) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
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 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
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 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
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Gradually stir in cold beef broth until smooth.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Cut fish into strips and coat each piece in the batter.
- Fry coated fish in hot oil until golden brown (about 3–4 minutes per side). Drain on paper towels.
- Blend avocado, Greek yogurt (or sour cream), lime juice, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, and salt until creamy.
- Warm corn tortillas briefly in a skillet. Layer with shredded cabbage and fried fish. Top with pico de gallo and drizzle with avocado crema.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg