baja fish tacos with slaw and avocado crema

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beulah, MI
Updated on Mar 20, 2025

Yummy fish tacos.

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

Ingredients

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

How To Make baja fish tacos with slaw and avocado crema

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

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Culture: Mexican
Ingredient: Fish
Method: Deep Fry

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