Ingredients
– 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless white fish fillets (such as cod or halibut)
– 15 corn tortillas
– Grapeseed oil or any high smoke point oil for frying (amount as needed for about 1/2 inch in skillet)
– 1 1/2 cups beer or seltzer water (as a substitute)
– 1 cup flour
– 1 tablespoon cornstarch
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
– 1 1/4 cups panko breadcrumbs
– 2 1/2 cups shredded cabbage
– 2 ripe avocados, thinly sliced
– 2 seeded and diced tomatoes
– Fresh lime wedges for garnish
– Optional: salsa fresca, chopped cilantro, jalapeno, or hot sauce (amounts to taste)
– 1 cup sour cream or a mix of 1/2 cup sour cream and 1/2 cup mayonnaise
– 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
– 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
– 1 teaspoon lime zest
– Salt to taste (for the sauce)
Instructions
1-First: cut the fish fillets into chunks about 2 inches long and 1 inch wide. This helps them fry evenly and gives you that perfect bite-sized piece. Next, in a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups beer or seltzer water, 1 cup flour, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon salt, 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper until the batter is thick but smooth.
2-Then: pour 1 1/4 cups panko breadcrumbs into a separate bowl with a plate ready for the breaded fish. Dip each fish piece into the batter, letting excess drip off, then roll gently in panko to coat evenly without clumping. Heat about 1/2 inch of grapeseed oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and fry the fish in batches of six until golden brown and crisp, about 2-3 minutes per side.
3-While the fish is frying, mix the sauce ingredients: 1 cup sour cream or a mix of 1/2 cup sour cream and 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, 1 teaspoon lime zest, and salt to taste; set it aside. Drain the fried fish on a wire rack to maintain crunch, then warm the 15 corn tortillas in a skillet. Finally, assemble the tacos using two fish pieces each, topped with 2 1/2 cups shredded cabbage, 2 seeded and diced tomatoes, 2 thinly sliced avocados, and a tablespoon of sauce, and serve with fresh lime wedges.
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๐ค Use panko breadcrumbs for a light, crispy texture; regular breadcrumbs may be less crunchy.
๐บ Make the batter with beer or seltzer water for a tempura-style light and crisp coating without egg.
๐ Use one hand for wet batter and the other for dry panko to prevent clumping.
๐งป Drain fried fish on a wire rack rather than paper towels to maintain crunch.
๐ฅฅ For dairy-free tacos, substitute sour cream with plant-based alternatives.
๐ Add mayonnaise to sour cream in the sauce for a creamier texture if desired.
๐ง Dry fish well before battering for better adhesion.
๐ฅ Heat oil to medium-high for even sizzling without excess splattering.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Pescatarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (2 tacos)
- Calories: 258 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 245 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
