🌮 Fish Tacos (Mexico/California Style) Recipe



📌 Servings: 4

⏱️ Prep Time: 20 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 35 mins

🐟 Ingredients

For the Fish:

  • 1 lb (450g) white fish fillets (e.g., cod, halibut, or tilapia)

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup cornstarch

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • ½ tsp cumin

  • Salt & pepper to taste

  • 1 egg

  • ¾ cup cold beer or sparkling water (for a light batter)

  • Vegetable oil (for frying)

For the Slaw:

  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage

  • ½ cup shredded red cabbage (optional)

  • 1 small carrot, grated

  • 1 tbsp lime juice

  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise or Greek yogurt

  • Salt & pepper to taste

For the Creamy White Sauce:

  • ½ cup sour cream or Mexican crema

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise

  • 1 tbsp lime juice

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)

  • Pinch of salt

For Assembly:

  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas

  • Fresh cilantro, chopped

  • Lime wedges

  • Diced tomatoes, avocado slices, pickled onions, or jalapeños (optional)

🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Slaw:

In a bowl, mix shredded cabbage, carrot, lime juice, and mayo (or yogurt). Season with salt and pepper. Toss well and set aside to marinate.

2. Make the Creamy Sauce:

In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, mayo, lime juice, garlic, and hot sauce. Chill until serving.

3. Prep the Fish:

Cut fish into 1-inch wide strips. Pat dry with paper towels.

4. Make the Batter:

In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add egg and beer (or sparkling water), whisk until smooth. Let rest for 5–10 minutes.

5. Fry the Fish:

Heat oil (about 1–2 inches deep) in a pan over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C). Dip each fish piece in the batter, let excess drip off, and carefully fry for 3–4 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

6. Warm the Tortillas:

Quickly heat tortillas on a dry skillet or directly over a flame until warm and pliable.

7. Assemble the Tacos:

Place a few fish pieces in each tortilla, add a handful of slaw, drizzle with white sauce, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Add any extra toppings like avocado or tomatoes.

✨ Serving Tip:

Serve immediately with lime wedges and a side of Mexican rice or refried beans. Pair with a cold cerveza or agua fresca!


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