dinner·Mexican

Fish Tacos

Crispy battered fish in warm corn tortillas with crunchy slaw and chipotle crema.

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Prep20m
Cook15m
Total35m
Serves4
Levelmedium
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Ingredients

4 servings
  • 1 ½ lb white fish fillets (cod or tilapia) (cut into strips)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup beer (cold, pale lager)
  • 1 tsp salt and pepper
  • 12 corn tortillas (warmed)
  • 2 cup cabbage (shredded)
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo (minced)
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro
  • 2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 2 lime wedges (for serving)
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)

How to Make It

  1. 1

    Mix sour cream, chipotle, and 1 tbsp lime juice for chipotle crema. Season cabbage with remaining lime juice and salt.

  2. 2

    Whisk flour, beer, salt, and pepper to make a smooth batter.

  3. 3

    Heat oil to 375°F in a deep skillet.

  4. 4

    Dip fish strips in batter and fry in batches 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

  5. 5

    Assemble tacos: tortilla, slaw, fish, chipotle crema, and cilantro.

  6. 6

    Serve with lime wedges and hot sauce.

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