Crispy Baja Fish Tacos with Lime Crema
Crispy beer-battered fish, tangy lime crema, and fresh cabbage slaw in warm tortillas. A TikTok-ready weeknight version of the Baja classic, done in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 625
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1 lb white fish fillets (halibut, cod, or mahi)
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup lager beer (or sparkling water)
- 2 whole lime (zested + juiced, divided)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ head green cabbage
- 8 whole corn tortillas
- 2 cups neutral oil for frying
Instructions
- 1
Mix flour, beer, 1 lime's zest, salt, and cayenne in a bowl until smooth batter forms.
- 2
Whisk sour cream with juice from both limes and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- 3
Thinly slice cabbage and toss with a small squeeze of lime juice and salt.
- 4
Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F. Dredge fish in batter and fry until golden, 3–4 minutes per side.
- 5
Warm tortillas in a dry pan over medium heat until pliable, ~30 seconds per side.
- 6
Spread lime crema on each tortilla, top with fish, cabbage slaw, and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large mixing bowl
- whisk
- deep skillet (12-inch)
- instant-read thermometer
- tongs or slotted spoon
- cutting board
- sharp knife
- shallow dish for dredging
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