Description
Crispy Baja Fish Tacos with Avocado Crema are a vibrant and flavorful delight that brings the taste of the beach to your table. Picture flaky white fish, perfectly seasoned and fried to crispy perfection, nestled in warm tortillas and topped with fresh cabbage and a luscious avocado crema. This dish is not only a feast for the senses but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb white fish fillets (cod or tilapia)
- 2 tsp taco seasoning
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup cilantro (fresh, chopped)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and finely chop the cabbage and avocados. Reserve some lime juice for the crema.
- Season the fish fillets generously with taco seasoning on both sides.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the seasoned fish for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and flaky.
- In a blender, combine avocados, sour cream, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and cilantro. Blend until smooth.
- Warm tortillas in a pan or microwave until pliable. Layer shredded cabbage on each tortilla followed by pieces of crispy fish.
- Drizzle avocado crema over the tacos and serve immediately with extra lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 taco
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg