Crispy Fish Tacos with Chipotle Lime Crema and Slaw

Unpack 3 fish fillets and prepare them for cooking.

To make the chipotle lime crema, crack 1 large egg into a blending cup. Add the juice of 1 lime and 2 tablespoons of chipotle in adobo sauce. Insert an immersion blender and slowly pour in approximately 1/2 cup of neutral oil while blending until a thick, creamy sauce forms. Pour the crema into a small bowl and set aside.

Prepare the slaw by finely shredding 1/4 head of green cabbage and 1/4 head of red cabbage. Julienne 1 medium carrot and thinly slice 1/2 a red onion. Roughly chop 1/2 a bunch of fresh cilantro.

Combine the shredded green cabbage, red cabbage, julienned carrot, sliced red onion, and chopped cilantro in a large mixing bowl. Grate 1 clove of garlic into the mixture. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Toss until well combined.

For the fish batter, in a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Pour in approximately 1/2 cup of beer and whisk until a smooth batter forms.

To make fresh tortillas, combine 1 cup of masa harina with approximately 1/2 cup of water in a bowl, mixing with your hands until a soft dough forms. Take a small ball of dough, press it into a tortilla using a tortilla press, and cook on a hot pan or comal for 1-2 minutes per side until lightly browned and puffed. Transfer the cooked tortillas to a tortilla warmer or a towel-lined bowl to keep warm. Repeat for 3 tortillas.

Dredge each of the 3 fish fillets in a light coating of all-purpose flour, then dip each flour-coated fillet into the prepared beer batter, ensuring it's fully covered.

Heat 2 cups of cooking oil in a deep pan to approximately 350-375°F (175-190°C). Carefully place the battered fish fillets into the hot oil and fry for 3-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature reaches 145°F or 63°C). Remove the fried fish and place on a plate.