Fish Tacos Recipe
Crispy fish, avocado, lime crema, corn tortillas
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Ingredients
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Fish
Lime Crema
Tacos Assembly
Method
Fish Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Fish
Cut the fish fillets into small strips, about 1-2 inches wide.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a shallow dish, combine flour, cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Prepare the Egg Wash
In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs until well-blended.
- 4
Coat the Fish
Dip each fish strip into the egg wash, then dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating.
- 5
Heat Oil
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- 6
Fry the Fish
Add the coated fish strips to the hot oil in batches, frying for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and place on paper towels to drain.
Lime Crema Preparation
- 7
Mix the Lime Crema
In a bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, lime zest, and salt. Mix until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Tacos Assembly
- 8
Warm the Tortillas
In a dry skillet, warm the corn tortillas over medium heat for about 30 seconds on each side until pliable.
- 9
- 10
Serve
Serve the tacos with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.
