Baja Fish Tacos with Chipotle Lime Crema Recipe
Baja Fish Tacos with Chipotle Lime Crema
ai
mexican
fish
Ingredients
- 450 gms (1 lb) White fish fillets
- 240 mls (1 cup) All-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 1 tsp Baking powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 240 mls (1 cup) Beer
- 8 Corn tortillas
- 480 mls (2 cups) Shredded cabbage
- 4 Lime wedges
- 480 mls (2 cups) Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 240 mls (1 cup) Mayonnaise
- 240 mls (1 cup) Sour cream
- 2 Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 tbsp Lime juice
- 1 Garlic clove
- 0.5 tsp Salt (for crema)
Instructions
- Prepare the chipotle lime crema by blending mayonnaise, sour cream, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, lime juice, garlic clove, and salt in a food processor until smooth. Set aside.
- Cut fish fillets into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add beer, whisking until smooth.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until thermometer reads 350°F (175°C).
- Dip fish pieces into the batter, letting excess drip off, and carefully place into hot oil. Fry until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Assemble the tacos by placing a few pieces of fried fish onto each tortilla. Top with shredded cabbage and a generous drizzle of chipotle lime crema.
- Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- These fish tacos are best served immediately to keep the crispy texture of the fish.
- You can use any white, flaky fish like cod, halibut, or tilapia.