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two Baja Fresh Fish Tacos with coleslaw on a plate.

Beer Battered Fish Tacos Recipe

Zona House
These Beer Battered Fish Tacos have deep fried fish, crunchy shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix, and a creamy Baja sauce.  Other fish options you can use are Halibut, Haddock, Pollack, Mahi Mahi or Grouper. Make this recipe for a delicious lunch, dinner, or date night meal for two in 25 minutes!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Seafood
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 Tacos
Calories 370 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For the crispy fish tacos:

  • ½ lb cod (or other white fish)
  • 4 flour taco size tortillas
  • Oil for deep frying

For the beer batter:

  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • ⅛ cup rice flour or cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup dark Mexican beer

For the Baja sauce:

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 Tablespoons honey
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage (or coleslaw mix)

Instructions
 

  • Cut the fish filets into 4 -6 long pieces or bite-sized cubes on a cutting board.
  • Season the fish on both sides with salt and set aside.
  • Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, cilantro, cumin, and honey in a bowl. Set aside.
  • In a shallow wide breading bowl whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, cayenne pepper, and egg, Pour in just enough beer to make a nice batter consistency. Whisk in until no lumps remain.
  • In an electric skillet heat oil about 1/2" deep to 350°F.
  • Dip the fish into batter and allow excess batter to drip off.
  • Carefully place into the hot oil.
  • Fry the fish about 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
  • Transfer the fish to a paper towel lined plate and season with more salt.
  • Cook the tortillas over an open flame about 30 seconds per side.
  • To each tortilla, add shredded cabbage, beer battered fish, and the Baja cream sauce. Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

  • Other fish options you can use are Halibut, Haddock, Pollack, Mahi Mahi or Grouper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 16gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 515mgPotassium: 396mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 261IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 96mgIron: 2mg
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