better than mr. fish taco tacos

there's a little taco stand at the bay of sea of cortez in mexico called "mr. fish taco". i've had the privilege of eating there maybe a dozen times. it's good...but it's not this good. i could make a killing off tourists in puerto penasco. i think that's my next plan. happy tasting!

courtesy of: food network mag
serves: 4
30 minutes

- vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/4 red cabbage, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- juice of 1 lime, plus wedges for serving
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 cup mayo
- salt
- 12 corn tortillas
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- freshly ground pepper
- 1 1/4 lbs skinless halibut fillet, cut into 2" x 1/2" pieces
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 cup fresh salsa

1. heat about 3" of veggie oil in a medium pot over med-low heat until a deep fry thermometer reads 375. meanwhile, toss the cabbage, cilantro, lime juice, honey, and mayo in a bowl. season with salt.

2. warm the tortillas in a skillet over med-low heat or wrap in a damp cloth and microwave for 25 seconds. wrap in a towel to keep warm.

3. mix the flour, chili powder, and salt and pepper to taste in a shallow bowl. dredge the fish in the flour mixture, then fry in batches until golden and cooked through, about 2-3 min. transfer with a slotted spoon or skimmer to a paper-towel lined plate to drain. season with salt.

4. halve, pit, and slice the avocado. fill the tortillas with the fish, avocado, slaw, and salsa. serve with lime wedges.