Tempura Tilapia Tacos with Jalapeno Crema

Ingredients

FOR THE FISH:
• 4 tilapia fillets
• ½ cup flour
• 1 egg
• 3 ice cubes
• ½ cup cold water
• 1 TSP Baking Soda
• 2 TBSP Corn Starch
FOR THE JALAPENO CREMA:
• 1 cup nonfat plain greek yogurt
• 1 jalapeno, sliced
• 2 Limes, juiced
FOR THE TACO:
• 8 corn tortillas
• 1 cup thinly sliced purple cabbage, divided

Instructions

1. Slice the tilapia filets in half lengthwise. In a small bowl, add flour, baking powder and corn starch. Whisk together until evenly combined. In a shallow dish or a plate with edges, add egg and water and whisk together. Add ice cubes.
2. In a large frying pan, add vegetable or canola oil till is covers the bottom with ¼ inch of oil. Preheat to medium high heat, about 390 degrees.
3. In batches, coat fish in batter, and once oil is hot ( you can add a tiny bit of batter and if it floats to the top it is ready), add 4 pieces of fish for the first batch. Cook till golden brown on each side, about 1 minutes per side.
4. Remove and place on plate lined with 2 layers of paper towels.
5. Meanwhile, make crema: Add Greek yogurt, lime juice, and jalapeno slices. Puree together, till smooth.
6. Plate tacos:Place tortilla, add a few slices of cabbage, then place fish on top and top with a good dollop of crema.