Crispy Baja Fish Tacos

These crispy Baja Fish Tacos are ideal to share at the table! Crunchy, wet, gentle fish with a refreshing green cabbage slaw and a delightful avocado crema. Make these delicious Baja style fish tacos tonight!

Ingredients

Beer Batter

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups Mexican beer ( Modelo Negra, Corona, or Dos Equis)

Green Cabbage Slaw

3 cups shredded green cabbage
1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
Juice of 1 to 2 limes, to taste
Salt and pepper to taste

Fish Tacos

Vegetable oil for frying
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 to 2 lbs cod, cut into 4 x 1/2 inch strips
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
24 white corn tortillas (taco size)

For Toppings

Diced Roma tomatoes
Finely chopped cilantro
Avocado slices
Green cabbage slaw (recipe below)
Lime wedges
Avocado crema

Instructions

Make the avocado crema per link’s instructions. Place in the fridge until ready to use.
Make the batter: mix the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl. Gradually whisk in the beer, until no lumps are formed. Let rest for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the green cabbage slaw: toss shredded green cabbage, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
Heat oil in a 3-quart Dutch oven to cover about 2 inches of the pot. Using a candy thermometer, heat oil to 350 degrees F.
Season fish with salt and pepper. Dredge fish in flour, shaking off any excess flour. Working in batches, dip each piece of fish into the beer batter. Deep-fry in the hot oil (350 degrees F) for about 5 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through, turning occasionally. Transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel to drain excess oil.
To assemble the tacos: Heat tortillas on open flame or microwave (see notes under Kitchen Tips). Double-up each tortilla. Place fish on tortillas. Top with the green cabbage slaw, tomatoes, cilantro, avocado slices. Drizzle with the avocado crema.
Serve immediately. Serve with lime wedges.