Crispy Fish Tacos with Lime Crema

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs firm white fish
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 cup cold sparkling water
• salt
• neutral oil
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 2 limes
• 2 cups shredded green cabbage
• 1/4 red onion
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
• 8 corn tortillas

Steps

1. 1Stir the sour cream, mayo, half the lime juice, and a pinch of salt into a crema. Toss the cabbage, onion, and cilantro with the rest of the lime juice and a pinch of salt.
2. 2Whisk the flour, chili powder, garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon salt, then whisk in the sparkling water to a thin pancake-batter consistency.
3. 3Heat a half inch of oil in a heavy skillet to about 360°F — a drop of batter should sizzle on contact.
4. 4Pat the fish dry, dip pieces through the batter, and fry in batches 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Drain on a rack, not paper towels, to stay crunchy.
5. 5Build each taco: warm tortilla, slaw, crispy fish, a drizzle of crema. Serve with lime wedges and zero patience required.