Crispy fish tacos with hot sauce crema

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    424 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Crispy fish tacos with hot sauce crema

Crispy fish tacos with hot sauce crema is a delicious, easy meal. It's as perfect served to guests as a casual dinner as it is for an easy weeknight meal. 

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Ingredients

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For the crispy fish

  • 500 g (approx 1lb) firm white fish sliced into strips/fingers
  • 1 cup flour seasoned with 1tsp salt and 1 tsp taco seasoning
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 2 cups breadcrumbs seasoned with 1tsp salt and 1 tsp taco seasoning
  • vegetable oil for frying

For the hot sauce crema

  • 1 cup crema/crème fraîche
  • 1-2 tbsp hot sauce
  • Squeeze of lemon juice to taste
  • salt to taste

For the tacos

  • 8 corn tortillas warmed
  • 1-2 cups shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 avocado cubed
  • sliced chillies/ jalapeños
  • coriander/cilantro
  • Lime wedges
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Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot/saucepan. 
  2. While the oil is heating, coat the fish first in the seasoned flour, then in the beaten egg and finally in the seasoned breadcrumbs. You can repeat the egg and breadcrumb step if you want a thicker coating on the fish. 
  3. When the oil is hot, fry the fish in batches for 5-7 minutes until they are crisp and golden. 
  4. Remove from the oil and drain on kitchen paper. 
  5. Make the spicy crema by combining all the ingredients and mixing well. 
  6. To serve, place the fried fish and toppings of your choice onto warmed corn tortillas, drizzle with the crema and serve. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 424kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 46g (15%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 364mg (15%) Potassium 722mg (21%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 75IU (2%) Vitamin C 7.4mg (8%) Calcium 89mg (9%) Iron 3.3mg (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 424 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 424kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 46g 15%
Protein 33g 66%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 364mg 15%
Potassium 722mg 15%
Fiber 8g 32%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 75IU 2%
Vitamin C 7.4mg 8%
Calcium 89mg 9%
Iron 3.3mg 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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