Description
Baja Fish Tacos with Avocado Crema are a delicious and flavorful dish that combines crispy fish with a creamy avocado sauce, perfect for a quick meal or a gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb white fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 lime (juiced)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs and milk.
- Dip fish fillets in the egg mixture, then coat with the flour mixture.
- Place coated fish on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- While the fish is baking, prepare the avocado crema by blending avocado, sour cream, lime juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a skillet or microwave.
- Assemble the tacos by placing fish on tortillas, topping with cabbage, tomatoes, cilantro, and a drizzle of avocado crema.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the fish in lime juice and spices for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Feel free to add other toppings like jalapeños or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- These tacos can be served with a side of rice or beans for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg