Fish Tacos with Lime Crema (Mexican Street Fare)

Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Mexican street fare with these crispy fish tacos topped with a refreshing lime crema.

Ingredients

• 1 pound white fish fillets, such as tilapia, cut into strips
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 8 corn tortillas
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 cups shredded cabbage
• 1 cup vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions

1. In a shallow dish, mix flour, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
2. Dip each fish strip in the flour mixture, then in beaten eggs, and finally in panko to coat.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a 9" skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Fry fish strips in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
5. Drain fish on paper towels to remove excess oil.
6. In a small bowl, combine sour cream, lime juice, and cilantro to make lime crema.
7. Warm corn tortillas in a non-stick pan or microwave.
8. Assemble tacos by placing fried fish, cabbage, and a dollop of lime crema on each tortilla.
9. Serve immediately, garnished with extra lime wedges if desired.

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