Name: Fish Tacos
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 1 cup beer; 1 egg; 0.5 cup plain yogurt; 0.5 cup mayonnaise; 1 lime, juiced; 1 jalapeno pepper, minced; 1 teaspoon minced capers; 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon dried dill weed; 1 quart oil for frying; 1 pound cod fillets, cut into 2 to 3 ounce portions; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or more as needed; 1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas; 0.5 medium head cabbage, finely shredded

Fish Tacos

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These fish tacos taste just like home. I'm from San Diego, but we live in the South now, and nobody has heard of fish tacos here! Serve with homemade pico de gallo and lime wedges to squeeze on top.

Recipe by BREESE823

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

40 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs

Servings:

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Ingredients

Beer Batter:

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup beer
1 egg

White Sauce:

½ cup plain yogurt
½ cup mayonnaise
1 lime, juiced
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
1 teaspoon minced capers
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried dill weed

Fish Tacos:

1 quart oil for frying
1 pound cod fillets, cut into 2 to 3 ounce portions
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or more as needed
1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas
½ medium head cabbage, finely shredded

Directions

Make beer batter: Combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Blend beer and egg in a separate bowl, then quickly stir into flour mixture until combined with a few lumps remaining.
Make white sauce: Mix together yogurt and mayonnaise in a medium bowl. Gradually stir in fresh lime juice until consistency is slightly runny. Season with jalapeño, capers, cayenne, oregano, cumin, and dill.
Start fish tacos: Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Dust fish pieces lightly with flour. Dip into beer batter, then fry in hot oil until crisp and golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Lightly fry tortillas in hot oil until just crisped, but not too crisp. Drain on paper towels.
Place fried fish in tortillas; top with shredded cabbage and white sauce.

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Editor's Notes:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of breading ingredients. The actual amount of breading consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

409	Calories
19g	Fat
43g	Carbs
17g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 409
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g	24%
Saturated Fat 3g	14%
Cholesterol 54mg	18%
Sodium 407mg	18%
Total Carbohydrate 43g	16%
Dietary Fiber 5g	18%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 17g
Vitamin C 25mg	125%
Calcium 145mg	11%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 511mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.