Crispy Fish Tacos with Avocado Crema
Crispy Fish Tacos with Avocado Crema are a delightful blend of flavor and texture, featuring golden, crispy fish wrapped in soft tortillas and topped with a creamy avocado sauce. Perfect for Taco Tuesdays or casual gatherings, these tacos bring the vibrant taste of summer right to your table. Easy to prepare and customizable, they’re sure to be a hit with family and friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb white fish fillets (cod or tilapia)
- 4 medium flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Pat fish fillets dry and cut into bite-sized pieces. Season with chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Create a breading station: In one bowl, mix cornstarch with a pinch of salt; in another bowl, beat an egg.
- Double dip each fish piece in cornstarch, then egg, and back to cornstarch for extra crunch.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Fry fish in batches for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Blend avocados with lime juice and salt until smooth for the avocado crema.
- Warm tortillas briefly and assemble by placing crispy fish on each tortilla, topping with avocado crema and desired toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Find it online: https://carmenrecipes.com/crispy-fish-tacos-with-avocado-crema/