Lee's Baja Fish Tacos
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- 34 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons dried chipotle powder
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup beer (I like guiness)
- 1 large egg
- 8 mahi mahi (cut into 1 inch strips)
- 13 head green cabbage
- 1 jalapeno pepper (deveined and de-seeded and diced)
- 3 red radishes (sliced thin and halved)
- 12 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 2 avocados (optional)
- 2 dozen corn tortillas (soft)
- 14 cup mayonnaise
- 14 cup Mexican crema or 14 cup sour cream
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 3 limes
- Battered fish:.
- MIx flour, Old bay seasoning,Mexican oregano, salt,onion powder,chipotle, and garlic together, pour beer in a separate container and let bubbles subside.
- Add egg and Beer to dry mixture.
- If batter seems too dry add a little more beer until the consistency is that of pancake batter.
- Dip each strip of fish in batter and deep fry for about 90 sec to 2 min till the batter is a golden brown color.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Taco filling:.
- Thinly slice the cabbage into a slaw type cut and adding the radishes and jalapenos.
- Add vinegar and set aside Slice avocados and set aside and use as an optional item.
- Sauce:.
- Combine the mayonnaise, crema, 1 tsp Chipotle, garlic, and the juice of 1/2 lime in a small bowl.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- The chipotle will give this sauce an excellent smoky flavor.
- When adding start with a 1/2 tsp and taste.
- If too hot, add a little bit more mayonnaise and Crema.
- If not hot enough add a 1/4 tsp more and test again.
- If still not hot enough add the remaining 1/4 tsp of chipotle.
- Cut the remaining 2 1/2 limes into wedges and set aside.
- Assembly:.
- Warm tortillas on very hot cast iron skillet and set on plate.
- Add battered fish, squeeze lime wedge over fish, add taco filling and a ribbon of sauce.
- Add avocado if desired.
- Enjoy!
flour, oregano, salt, onion powder, chipotle powder, garlic, onion powder, egg, mahi, green cabbage, pepper, red radishes, red wine vinegar, avocados, corn tortillas, mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, limes
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lees-baja-fish-tacos-505333 (may not work)