seafood

Fish Tacos with Lime Crema

Crispy beer-battered fish in warm tortillas topped with tangy lime crema and crunchy cabbage slaw.

By chemiztryMay 15, 2023
Fish Tacos with Lime Crema
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings
4

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs white fish (cod, mahi-mahi), cut into strips
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 cup beer
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 cups purple cabbage, shredded
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • Oil for frying
  • Fresh cilantro and lime wedges

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix sour cream with lime juice and a pinch of salt for the crema. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Whisk flour, cumin, salt, and beer until smooth batter forms.

  3. 3

    Heat 1 inch of oil in a pan to 375°F.

  4. 4

    Dip fish strips in batter, letting excess drip off.

  5. 5

    Fry fish 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.

  6. 6

    Drain on paper towels.

  7. 7

    Warm tortillas in a dry pan.

  8. 8

    Assemble tacos with fish, cabbage, lime crema, and cilantro.

  9. 9

    Serve with lime wedges.

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