Description
These battered mahi-mahi tacos are crispy on the outside and tender inside, layered with fresh cabbage slaw and a creamy chipotle sauce. The recipe delivers restaurant-style fish tacos with bold flavor, balanced spice, and satisfying crunch, perfect for an easy yet impressive meal.
Ingredients
Mahi-mahi fillets cut into thick strips
All purpose flour
Sparkling mineral water such as Topo Chico Sparkling Mineral Water or LaCroix Pure
Baking powder
Ancho chile powder
Ground cumin
Onion powder
Fine sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Neutral frying oil such as avocado or canola oil
Green cabbage finely shredded
Fresh cilantro chopped
Lime zest and fresh lime juice
Cacique Crema Mexicana
Mayonnaise
Chipotle chilies in adobo with La Costeña Adobo Sauce
Fresh garlic clove
Corn tortillas
Fresh pico de gallo
Lime wedges
Instructions
Whisk the flour, baking powder, ancho chile powder, cumin, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl
Slowly whisk in the sparkling mineral water until a smooth batter forms and refrigerate until cold
Heat neutral oil in a heavy pot until hot and steady
Pat the mahi-mahi dry and season lightly with salt and pepper
Dip the fish into the chilled batter and allow excess to drip off
Carefully fry the fish until golden and crisp then drain on paper towels and season lightly with salt
Combine shredded cabbage, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, and a pinch of salt and chill
Blend crema, mayonnaise, chipotle chilies, adobo sauce, garlic, lime juice, and salt until smooth
Warm the corn tortillas until soft and pliable
Assemble tacos with fried fish, cabbage slaw, chipotle sauce, and pico de gallo
Serve immediately with lime wedges
Notes
Keep the batter cold to ensure a light and crispy coating
Fry the fish in small batches so the oil temperature stays consistent
Mahi-mahi works especially well due to its firm texture and mild flavor
The slaw should stay light and fresh without heavy dressing
Chipotle sauce can be adjusted for heat by adding or reducing chilies
- Prep Time: twenty minutes
- Cook Time: twenty five minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: frying
- Cuisine: mexican inspired