# Required Ingredients:
→ For the Fish
01 - 1 lb firm white fish fillets (cod, halibut, or tilapia), cut into 1-inch strips
02 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
03 - 1/4 cup cornstarch
04 - 1 tsp baking powder
05 - 1 tsp kosher salt
06 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
07 - 1/2 tsp paprika
08 - 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
09 - 1 cup cold sparkling water
10 - Vegetable oil, for frying
→ For the Creamy Lime Sauce
11 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
12 - 1/4 cup sour cream
13 - 1 clove garlic, finely minced
14 - 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
15 - 1 tsp lime zest
16 - 1 tsp hot sauce
17 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ For the Toppings
18 - 2 cups finely shredded green cabbage
19 - 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
20 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
21 - 1-2 ripe avocados, sliced
22 - 8 small corn tortillas (6-inch)
23 - Lime wedges, for serving
# Directions:
01 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, minced garlic, lime juice, lime zest, and hot sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
02 - In a large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, kosher salt, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper. Gradually whisk in cold sparkling water until batter is smooth and free of lumps.
03 - Pour about 1 inch of vegetable oil into a deep skillet or Dutch oven. Heat over medium-high heat until temperature reaches 350°F.
04 - Pat fish strips completely dry with paper towels. Lightly dredge each piece in flour, shaking off excess. Dip into batter, allowing excess to drip back into bowl.
05 - Fry fish in batches without overcrowding the pan. Turn pieces occasionally until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Transfer to wire rack or paper towels to drain.
06 - Heat corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds per side until warm and pliable. Alternatively, wrap in foil and warm in oven at 350°F for 10 minutes.
07 - Place 2-3 pieces of fried fish on each warm tortilla. Top with shredded cabbage, cilantro, red onion, and sliced avocado. Drizzle generously with creamy lime sauce. Serve immediately with lime wedges.
