4.9 from 45 votes
Beer Battered Crispy Fish Tacos
Crispy Fish Tacos with cod fried with a light and crispy beer batter topped with slaw, crema and salsa is the perfect handheld summer meal.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 411 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 12 ounces dark beer
- 1 large egg
- 6 cups ice , in a large bowl
- 1 pound cod fish , cut into 1½ inch strips
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
- 16 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup green cabbage , finely shredded
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- La Victoria Salsa
- crema , (recipe above)
- canola oil , for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl add 1/2 tablespoon Kosher salt, 1 cup flour, cornstarch, beer, and egg to make the batter and sit the bowl over the bowl of ice to stay cold.
- In a second bowl add the chili powder, coarsely ground black pepper and remaining 1/2 tablespoon of kosher salt to the remaining 1/2 cup of flour.
- Pour canola oil into a dutch oven or cast iron skillet to a depth of 3 inches and heat to 375 degrees on a thermometer.
- Dredge the pieces of cod in the flour mixture, then into the batter (let excess drip off) and carefully drop 4-5 pieces per batch into the oil and fry for 3-4 minutes or until browned and crisp then remove to a baking sheet with a cooling rack.
- Wrap your corn tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave for 15-20 seconds and add the cabbage and the juice of one lime in a small bowl and toss then assemble with crema and salsa.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
411kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
68g
(23%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Cholesterol
67mg
(22%)
Sodium
1265mg
(53%)
Potassium
535mg
(15%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
290IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
6.5mg
(7%)
Calcium
87mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 411
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 411kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 68g | 23% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 1265mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 535mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 290IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 6.5mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 87mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.