Homemade Baja Fish Tacos Avocado Crema (Printable)
Crispy fried fish in warm tortillas topped with fresh slaw and creamy avocado sauce for authentic coastal flavors.
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Fish
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→ For the Avocado Crema
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→ For the Slaw
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# How To Make It:
01 - In a bowl, toss cabbage, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Set aside to let flavors meld while preparing other components.
02 - Combine avocado, sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
03 - In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, pepper, and paprika. Gradually whisk in the sparkling water until you have a smooth batter with no lumps.
04 - Heat oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat to 350°F. The oil should be deep enough to submerge the fish strips completely.
05 - Pat fish strips dry with paper towels. Dip each strip into the batter, letting excess drip off, and carefully place in the hot oil. Fry in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden and crisp. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
06 - Place a portion of fried fish in each warm tortilla. Top with slaw and a generous drizzle of avocado crema. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side.
# Tips from dashanddishes:
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- The crispy fish meets cool crema in a way that feels like a tiny vacation on a plate
- Everything comes together in under an hour, but tastes like you spent all day perfecting it
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- Don't overcrowd the pan when frying—the oil temperature drops and you'll end up with soggy, greasy fish instead of perfectly crisp pieces
- Pat the fish completely dry before battering, or the coating will slide right off in the hot oil
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- Line a baking sheet with paper towels and keep it in a warm oven to hold finished fish while you fry the rest
- If the batter feels too thick, add another splash of sparkling water—it should coat the fish but not globs