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Baja Fish Tacos with Chipotle Crema

Name: Baja Fish Tacos with Chipotle Crema
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 porties
Cuisine: mexican
Ingredients: 600 g cod fillet cut into 1-inch strips; 0,5 kopje all-purpose flour; 2 el cornstarch; 1 tl smoked paprika; 0,5 tl garlic powder; 0,5 tl salt; 0,25 tl black pepper; 1 st egg beaten; 2 el milk; 0,5 kopje vegetable oil; 12 st corn tortilla; 0,5 kopje mayonnaise; 0,25 kopje sour cream; 1 st chipotle pepper in adobo sauce finely minced; 1 el lime juice; 1 teentje garlic clove minced; 0,25 tl salt; 0,5 st red cabbage thinly sliced; 0,25 kopje cilantro chopped; 1 st lime cut into wedges (optioneel)

Crispy pan-fried fish nestled in warm tortillas, topped with a vibrant cabbage slaw and a smoky chipotle crema. This recipe offers a delicious balance of textures and flavors, perfect for a lively weeknight meal.

Een origineel recept van Forkin

Totale tijd: 45 min
Porties: 4
Moeilijkheid: Gemiddeld
Per portie: 916 kcal

Allergeneninformatie: kan eieren, vis, gluten, melk en mosterd bevatten. Controleer bij een allergie altijd de verpakking van de ingrediënten.

Mise-en-place

Ingrediënten

fish

600 gcod fillet, cut into 1-inch strips

fish coating

0,5 kopjeall-purpose flour
2 elcornstarch
1 tlsmoked paprika
0,5 tlgarlic powder
0,5 tlsalt
0,25 tlblack pepper
1 stegg, beaten
2 elmilk

for frying

0,5 kopjevegetable oil

tacos

12 stcorn tortilla

chipotle crema

0,5 kopjemayonnaise
0,25 kopjesour cream
1 stchipotle pepper in adobo sauce, finely minced
1 ellime juice
1 teentjegarlic clove, minced
0,25 tlsalt

slaw

0,5 stred cabbage, thinly sliced
0,25 kopjecilantro, chopped

garnish

1 stlime, cut into wedges(optioneel)

Keukengerei

tongs · paper towels · shallow dishes · large skillet · mixing bowls · whisk

De bereidingswijze

Stap voor stap

1
Prepare the chipotle crema by combining the mayonnaise, sour cream, chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, and salt in a small bowl.
Ongeveer 5 min
Tip van de kok: Adjust the amount of chipotle pepper to your preferred spice level.
2
Stir well until all ingredients are fully combined and set aside.
Ongeveer 1 min
3
In a shallow dish, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper for the fish coating.
Ongeveer 2 min
4
In a separate shallow dish, whisk together the egg and milk.
Ongeveer 1 min
5
Dredge each fish strip first in the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then transfer to the flour mixture, pressing to coat evenly.
Ongeveer 5 min
Tip van de kok: Ensure the fish is fully coated for maximum crispiness.
6
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Ongeveer 3 min
7
Carefully place the coated fish strips into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
8
Fry the fish for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Ongeveer 8 min
Tip van de kok: The fish should flake easily with a fork when done.
9
Transfer the cooked fish to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Ongeveer 1 min
10
Warm the corn tortillas according to package instructions, either in a dry skillet, microwave, or oven.
Ongeveer 3 min
Tip van de kok: Warming the tortillas makes them more pliable and flavorful.
11
Assemble the tacos by placing a few pieces of fried fish in each warm tortilla.
Ongeveer 2 min
12
Top with a generous amount of sliced red cabbage and chopped cilantro.
Ongeveer 1 min
13
Drizzle with the prepared chipotle crema and serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.
Ongeveer 1 min

Per portie

Voedingswaarden

68%Score

Calorieën: 916,4kcal
Eiwit: 37,5g
Koolhydraten: 65,7g
Vet: 57,7g
Vezels: 8,7g
Suiker: 5,5g

Geschat op basis van de hoeveelheden ingrediënten in het recept. Waarden kunnen per merk en vervanging verschillen.

Goed bewaren

Bewaren

Store leftover fish and crema separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

Opwarmen

Reheat fish in a dry skillet or oven until warmed through. Crema is best served cold.