baja fish tacos with slaw and avocado crema

Recipe by
barbara lentz
beulah, MI

Yummy fish tacos.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Deep Fry

Ingredients For baja fish tacos with slaw and avocado crema

  • SLAW
  • 6 c
    green cabbage, shredded
  • 1 c
    green onion, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    shredded carrots
  • 1/2 c
    cilantro, chopped
  • 1
    jalapeno, seeded and minced
  • 1/2 c
    sour cream
  • 2 Tbsp
    mayonnaise
  • 1 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 4 tsp
    lime juice
  • 2 tsp
    lime zest
  • salt
  • AVOCADO CREMA
  • 1 lg
    avocado
  • 1/4 c
    sour cream
  • 1/4 c
    mayonnaise
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp
    lime juice
  • 1/2 c
    cilantro, chopped
  • salt and pepper
  • FISH
  • 1 lb
    boneless skinless firm whitefish, I used cod cut into 2 inch pieces.
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 c
    rice flour
  • 1 1/4 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    light beer ice cold
  • 4 c
    canola oil
  • TO SERVE
  • 12
    flour tortillas, warmed

How To Make baja fish tacos with slaw and avocado crema

  • 1
    To make the slaw. Mix all ingredients together and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • 2
    To make the crema, smash the avocado with a fork. Mix all ingredients together and store in the fridge until ready to use.
  • 3
    To make the fish tacos, season the fish with salt and pepper. Dust with the rice flour shaking off excess.
  • 4
    Mix the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the beer and whisk until smooth.
  • 5
    Heat the oil to 350 degrees. Dredge the fish in the batter.
  • 6
    Working in batches deep fry the fish pieces for about 1 to 2 minutes and place them on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • 7
    To serve warm the tortillas and add the fish, slaw, and crema.

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