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Crispy Baja Fish Tacos
Crispy Baja Fish Tacos with Creamy Lime Sauce are so fantastic, these are sure to become a fast family favorite! They're healthier and tastier than regular tacos. Make them part of your Taco Tuesday rotation.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Amy Dong📖 chewoutloud
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- whisk
- bowl
- pot
- pan
- oven
- microwave
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Make Sauce
2
Make Creamy Lime Sauce: Mix together yogurt and mayo. Stir in lime juice. Stir in cumin, dill, and cayenne. If desired, add dash of salt and black pepper to taste. Cover and chill until ready to use.
fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)lime (sliced)ground cumin1 teaspoonkosher salt (to taste)salt1 teaspoon
3
Whisk
4
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, Old Bay, salt, and baking powder.
flour2 cupskosher salt (to taste)salt1 teaspoonbaking powder1 tablespoon
5
Make Batter
6
Whisk in the beer until the batter is smooth, without lumps. Consistency should be similar to pancake batter. If too thick, add a bit of water to loosen. Set aside.
7
Heat Oil
oil (for frying )
8
In a large/deep pot or deep fryer, heat oil to 350F. Keep watch on throughout frying process, turning up the heat between batches so you can maintain the 350F while frying. Maintaining oil temperature is essential for attaining crispy texture that's not too greasy.
oil (for frying )
9
Pat Fish
10
Use paper towels to fully pat dry all excess moisture from the fish fillets on all sides. Place enough cornstarch in a shallow pan, to be used for dredging.
cornstarch (more or less, for dredging)1 cup
11
Dredge and Fry
12
Working in batches, dredge a few fish fillets into cornstarch and shake off excess. Dip fish into batter, let excess drip off, and gently submerse in the oil. Be sure pieces do not touch each other or they will stick together.
cornstarch (more or less, for dredging)1 cupoil (for frying )
13
Turn fish over in oil as needed to evenly brown all sides, about ⏱️ 2 minutes or until golden brown and crisp. Place on rack lined with paper towels and keep warm in oven while you finish frying remaining fish.
oil (for frying )
14
Assemble
15
Warm up tortillas in microwave or oven, just enough to soften. Assemble fish tacos with desired garnishes and creamy sauce.
tortillas (corn or flour, taco sized)12
Nutrition Facts
calories
410 kcal
fat Content
21 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
4 g
sugar Content
4 g
sodium Content
1239 mg
protein Content
8 g
trans Fat Content
0.03 g
cholesterol Content
8 mg
carbohydrate Content
48 g
saturated Fat Content
4 g
unsaturated Fat Content
10 g
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