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Crispy Baja Fish Tacos

Crispy Baja Fish Tacos

Deliciously crispy fish tacos with a flavorful beer batter and refreshing green cabbage slaw.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 tacos
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Dutch oven
  • candy thermometer

Ingredients
  

Beer Batter

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups Mexican beer (Modelo Negra, Corona, or Dos Equis)

Green Cabbage Slaw

  • 3 cups shredded green cabbage
  • ½ cup finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 to 2 limes juice to taste
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Fish Tacos

  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 to 2 lbs cod cut into 4 x ½ inch strips
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • 24 pieces white corn tortillas (taco-size)

For Toppings

  • Diced roma tomatoes
  • Finely chopped cilantro
  • Avocado slices
  • Green cabbage slaw (Recipe below)
  • Lime wedges
  • Avocado crema (See link)

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Make the avocado crema per link's instructions. Place in the fridge until ready to use.
  • Make the batter: mix the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl. Gradually whisk in the beer, until no lumps are formed. Let rest for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the green cabbage slaw: toss shredded green cabbage, lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a 3 quart Dutch oven to cover about 2 inches of the pot. Using a candy thermometer, heat oil to 350 degrees F.
  • Season fish with cumin, salt, and pepper. Dredge fish in flour, shaking off any excess flour. Working in batches, dip each piece of fish into the beer batter. Deep-fry in the hot oil (350 degrees F) for about 5 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through, turning occasionally. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel to drain excess oil.
  • To assemble the tacos: Heat tortillas on open flame or microwave. Double-up each tortilla. Place fish on tortillas. Top with the green cabbage slaw, tomatoes, cilantro, avocado slices. Drizzle with the avocado crema.
  • Serve immediately. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword baja tacos, beer batter tacos, Crispy Baja Fish Tacos, fish tacos, Mexican Cuisine, Seafood
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