Description
Crispy Baja fish tacos made with beer-battered white fish, served on warm corn tortillas with tangy slaw and creamy white sauce.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb white fish fillets (e.g., cod or halibut), cut into strips
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 cup cold beer (light lager)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and cayenne pepper. Gradually add beer while whisking until a smooth batter forms. Let it rest for 10 minutes.
- In a deep skillet, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Pat the fish dry and dip each piece into the batter, allowing excess to drip off.
- Carefully place the battered fish into the hot oil and fry in batches for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper to make the white sauce.
- In another bowl, combine shredded cabbage and chopped cilantro.
- Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until pliable.
- Assemble the tacos by placing fish on each tortilla, topping with slaw, and drizzling with white sauce. Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- Use any firm white fish like tilapia, cod, or mahi-mahi.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream for a healthier sauce.
- For extra heat, add jalapeño slices to the slaw.
- Tortillas can be doubled up for extra support.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 55mg