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Beer-Battered Fish Tacos

Beer-Battered Fish Tacos

  • Author: Charlotte
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

Crispy beer-battered fish tacos loaded with crunchy cabbage, creamy lime sauce, avocado, and fresh cilantro wrapped in warm corn tortillas.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 ½ pounds cod or haddock, cut into strips
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 cup cold beer
  • 3 cups vegetable oil for frying
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 limes, cut into wedges
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven to 350°F.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Slowly whisk in the cold beer until smooth.
  3. Pat the fish strips dry and dip each piece into the batter.
  4. Fry the fish in batches for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a wire rack.
  5. Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet for about 30 seconds per side.
  6. Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and garlic powder together to make the sauce.
  7. Fill each tortilla with shredded cabbage, crispy fish, avocado slices, cilantro, and sauce.
  8. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Notes

  • Keep the batter cold for the crispiest texture.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan while frying.
  • Reheat leftover fish in the oven or air fryer for best results.
  • Fresh lime juice gives the brightest flavor.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tacos
  • Calories: 620
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 34g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 24g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

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