Embark on a culinary adventure with our delectable fish tacos, a harmonious blend of flavors that tantalize your taste buds. These tacos are a symphony of crispy beer-battered fish, nestled in warm tortillas, each bite bursting with a delightful crunch. Accompaniments like zesty cabbage slaw, creamy avocado slices, and a zesty homemade tartar sauce elevate this dish to a gourmet experience. Dive into this article for a collection of irresistible fish taco recipes that will transport you to taco heaven. Discover the classic beer-battered fish tacos, where crisp fish meets a refreshing cabbage slaw, all enveloped in a soft tortilla. Indulge in the Baja-style fish tacos, where grilled fish is paired with a tangy pico de gallo and a creamy chipotle sauce. And for a unique twist, try the blackened fish tacos, where blackened fish is complemented by a spicy remoulade sauce. With step-by-step instructions and a treasure trove of tips, these recipes are designed for both novice and experienced cooks alike. So gather your ingredients, prepare your palate, and let's embark on this culinary journey together.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CRISPY FISH TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: green cabbage, medium red onion, roma tomatoes, fresh cilantro, small jalapeño, lime juice, salt, all-purpose flour, old bay seasoning, baking powder, lager beer, vegetable oil, fresh cod, medium avocados, sour cream, lime juice, salt, corn tortilla, radish
Provided by Kiano Moju
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Make the cabbage slaw: Combine the cabbage, onion, tomato, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt in a large bowl. Toss well, then set aside.
- Make the crispy fish: In a large bowl, combine the flour, Old Bay, and baking powder. Add the beer and whisk until smooth. Let sit for 15 minutes.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot until it reaches 350°F (180°C).
- Coat the fish in the batter, then transfer to the oil and fry until golden on the outside and cooked through, 5-7 minutes. Drain the fish on a wire rack set over a baking sheet lined with paper towels.
- Make the avocado crema: Add the avocados, sour cream, lime juice, and salt to a blender and blend until smooth.
- To assemble the tacos, add a bit of the cabbage slaw to a warmed tortilla. Top with a piece of fried fish, avocado crema, and sliced radish.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 393 calories, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 19 grams, Sugar 6 grams
BEER BATTERED FISH TACOS
Steps:
- In a large bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, seasoning salt, and celery salt. Gently stir in the beer and let sit for 15 minutes to thicken.
- Meanwhile, prepare the coleslaw: In a medium bowl stir together all cabbage slaw ingredients and set aside.
- Prepare the avocado sauce: Add all sauce ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. If the sauce is too thick add more water to reach desired consistency. Set aside.
- Cut skin from the fish and discard. Slice fish into roughly 1 x 1 ½ inch strips.
- Heat oil in a large frying pan to medium-high heat, or 350 to 375 degrees F when tested with a thermometer. About an inch of oil in the pan is ideal for frying.
- Add some of the fish pieces to the beer batter and stir to coat well.
- Add the battered fish peices to the pan. It should sizzle vigorously the moment it's added. Fry for 2-3 minutes, until golden brown. Note: Don't overcrowd the fish and fry in at least a couple of batches if needed.
- Rotate the peices and fry about 2-3 minutes more until the other side is browned and the fish reaches an internal temp of at least 145 degrees F.
- Remove fried fish and place on a wire rack over paper towels to drain.
- Serve over warm tortillas with prepared cabbage slaw, avocado sauce, and other desired toppings.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 tacos, Calories 377 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 86 mg, Sodium 1216 mg, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 3 g
BAJA STYLE FISH TACOS
Provided by Marcela Valladolid
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For the Beer Batter:
- Mix the flour, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Gradually add in the beer while whisking. Set aside and let the batter rest for 15 minutes before using.
- For Cream Sauce:
- Add the mayonnaise and crema to a medium bowl. Whisk in the lemon zest, lemon juice and water. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper (can be made 3 days ahead, covered and refrigerated).
- For the Fish:
- In a large skillet, over medium heat, add enough oil to reach a depth of 1-inch. Heat the oil until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F or when the end of a wooden spoon sizzles when inserted into the oil.
- On a large plate, combine the flour and salt. Season the fish pieces all over with salt and pepper and coat with the flour. Working in batches, dip the fillets in the beer batter and coat on both sides. Fry in the hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
- Make tacos with the tortillas and fish and top each with cream, shredded cabbage, tomatillo salsa and pickled jalapenos, if desired.
- *Cook's Note: Crack open a cold Mexican cerveza like a Negra Modelo or a 2 Equis (XX) Amber to make this tasty beer batter, which will change the way you think about fried fish! You can use it for vegetables, too.
- **Cook's Note: Mexican Crema is Mexico's version of creme fraiche and is found at many supermarkets and can easily be substituted with sour cream.
FISH TACOS
I'm from San Diego and these taste just like home! We live in the south now, and nobody has heard of these! Serve with homemade pico de gallo, and lime wedges to squeeze on top!
Provided by BREESE823
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- To make beer batter: In a large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Blend egg and beer, then quickly stir into the flour mixture (don't worry about a few lumps).
- To make white sauce: In a medium bowl, mix together yogurt and mayonnaise. Gradually stir in fresh lime juice until consistency is slightly runny. Season with jalapeno, capers, oregano, cumin, dill, and cayenne.
- Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Dust fish pieces lightly with flour. Dip into beer batter, and fry until crisp and golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Lightly fry tortillas; not too crisp. To serve, place fried fish in a tortilla, and top with shredded cabbage, and white sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 54.3 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 406.5 mg, Sugar 4.5 g
BEER-BATTERED FISH TACOS
Pile chunks of battered cod, herby tartare and pink pickled onions into tortilla wraps to make these moreish tacos. They serve four, but won't last long!
Provided by Esther Clark
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Supper
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- First, make the pickled onions. Put the vinegar in a pan with 150ml water, the coriander seeds, peppercorns, sugar and 1 tsp salt over a medium heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Scoop the onions into a bowl and carefully pour over the hot pickling liquid. Leave to cool for 15 mins, then cover and chill for at least 1 hr. Will keep chilled for up to two days.
- For the tartare sauce, mix together all the ingredients, then cover and chill. Will keep chilled for up to two days.
- Sift the flour and cornflour into a bowl, then stir through the salt. Make a well in the centre and whisk in the cold beer to make a smooth batter. Cover and chill for 30 mins.
- Heat the oil in a deep, heavy-based pan, no more than two-thirds full, until the oil reaches 190C on a cooking thermometer. If you don't have a thermometer, check the oil is ready by dropping a small cube of bread into the oil - it should turn brown in about 10 seconds.
- Dip each piece of cod into the batter to fully coat, then gently shake off the excess. Fry the fish in batches for 4 mins per batch, then remove using a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.
- Warm your tortillas in a low oven or in a dry frying pan. Spread over the tartare sauce, then add the fish and top with the pickled onions and shredded lettuce, plus a dash of hot sauce, if you like. Best enjoyed with a cold beer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 841 calories, Fat 41 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 76 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 8 grams fiber, Protein 34 grams protein, Sodium 1.8 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use fresh fish fillets for the best flavor and texture.
- If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
- Be sure to coat the fish fillets evenly in the batter. This will help them cook evenly.
- Fry the fish fillets in hot oil until they are golden brown and cooked through. This will take about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Serve the fish tacos with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, and guacamole.
Conclusion:
This batter is the perfect way to make crispy, flavorful fish tacos. The buttermilk in the batter helps to tenderize the fish, while the cornstarch and flour create a crispy coating. The tacos are then topped with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, and guacamole. These fish tacos are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.
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