Crispy Corn and Beer-Battered Fish Tacos: A Culinary Delight
Indulge in a fiesta of flavors with our crispy corn and beer-battered fish tacos, a tantalizing fusion of Mexican and American cuisine. These tacos feature a golden-brown, cornmeal-based tortilla cradling a tender and flaky fish fillet enveloped in a light and crispy beer batter. Topped with a vibrant array of fresh and tangy ingredients like shredded cabbage, diced tomatoes, crunchy red onions, and a squeeze of zesty lime, these tacos burst with a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. Accompanied by three delectable sauces – a creamy avocado crema, a spicy chipotle mayo, and a refreshing pico de gallo – these tacos offer a customizable eating experience that caters to every palate. Dive into the culinary adventure of crispy corn and beer-battered fish tacos, a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.
BEER BATTERED FISH TACOS
These beer battered fish tacos are the best crispy fish tacos around! The easy-to-make batter creates a crunchy coating around tasty, tender white fish which is served on warm corn tortillas with a simple slaw and a smoky chipotle sauce. They're irresistible!
Provided by Kristen Stevens
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Mix the chipotle sauce ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Mix the slaw ingredients together in a medium-sized bowl.
- Pour 2-inches of oil into a large, high-sided skillet or medium-sized pot and begin heating it over medium heat. If you have an oil thermometer, attach it to the pot.
- Mix ½ cup of the flour, garlic powder, and onion powder in a shallow bowl.
- In a large bowl, mix the remaining 1 cup of flour, baking soda, salt, and pepper.
- Cut the fish into small pieces no more than 1" wide. Dry them well with paper towels then add them to the shallow bowl and toss them with the flour.
- When the oil reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit (see note #4) it's time to fry the fish. Pour the beer into the large bowl of flour and briefly mix it for 4-5 seconds. Dip a piece of fish into the batter and let the excess drip back into the bowl. Carefully put it into the hot oil. Repeat with 5-6 more pieces, making sure not to crowd the pan. Let the fish cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the batter is golden all around and the fish is cooked through.
- Using tongs, remove the fish from the oil and place it on a cooling rack set up over a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining fish until all the pieces are cooked.
- Warm the tortillas (see note #5) then serve them piled with slaw, chipotle sauce, and crispy fish.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 tacos, Calories 555 kcal, Sugar 3 g, Sodium 755 mg, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 64 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 32 g, Cholesterol 57 mg, UnsaturatedFat 16 g
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
BAJA FISH TACOS
These Baja fish tacos are made from crispy beer-battered cod tucked into corn tortillas, topped with a cabbage slaw and smoky chipotle sauce.
Provided by Jennifer Segal (slaw and chipotle sauce adapted from Cook's Illustrated)
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Toss the cabbage, red onion, cilantro, vinegar, oil and salt together in a medium bowl and set aside.
- Combine the mayonnaise, lime juice, chipotle chiles with sauce and garlic in a blender or mini food processor and blend until smooth. Set aside.
- Mix the flour, salt and pepper together in a medium bowl. Gradually add the beer, whisking until the batter is smooth with no lumps. Set aside.
- In a medium skillet, over medium heat, add enough oil to reach a depth of ½-inch. Heat the oil until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F, or when the end of a wooden spoon sizzles when dipped into the oil.
- Working in batches so as not to crowd the pan, dip the fish strips in the beer batter and coat on both sides. Let the excess batter drip off, then fry the fish in the hot oil until golden brown and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
- Smear each tortilla with a generous amount of the chipotle sauce, then top with the cabbage slaw. Lay one piece of fish inside each tortilla and serve with lime wedges.
- Note: 3 chipotle peppers and 2 teaspoons sauce will give you a spicy sauce. Use less for a milder sauce. You can freeze any leftover chipotle peppers from the can.
- Note: Nutritional information was calculated assuming that approximately 3 tablespoons of oil are absorbed into the fish when fried.
- Note: Nutritional Information does not include the chipotle sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 577, Fat 16 g, Carbohydrate 66 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sugar 4 g, Fiber 7 g, Sodium 1025 mg, Cholesterol 73 mg
CRISPY CORN AND BEER-BATTERED FISH TACOS
Make these tacos the center of your Cinco de Mayo party this year and serve with our Kiwi and Tomatillo Pico de Gallo, Mexican-Style Pickled Vegetables, and Carrot Habanero Hot Sauce.
Provided by Rick M.
Categories Mexican
Time 1h4m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Special Equipment: A deep-fry thermometer.
- Lightly season cod with salt and black pepper. Transfer to a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet. Chill, uncovered, at least 1 hour or up to overnight (this air-dries the surface so the batter will adhere better to the fish).
- Whisk flour, cornmeal, seasoned salt, paprika, baking powder, baking soda, in a medium bowl. Add beer, club soda and vinegar and whisk just until combined and no lumps remain.
- Fit a large heavy pot with thermometer; pour in oil to a depth of 3". Heat over medium-high until thermometer registers 375°. Working in batches, dip fish into batter, allowing excess batter to drip back into bowl. Lower carefully into oil and fry until light golden brown and just cooked through, 3-4 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
- Serve fried fish with tortillas, pico de gallo, hot sauce, pickled vegetables, limes, avocado, cilantro, and cabbage.
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
CRISPY BEER-BATTERED FISH
A local restaurant made a similar breading for shrimp po' boys, but we think this version's better. I serve the beer battered fish with a ranch dressing and hot sauce mixture as a dip. -Jenny Wenzel, Gulfport, Mississippi
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, combine the cornstarch, baking powder, salt, Creole seasoning, paprika, cayenne and 1/2 cup flour. Stir in milk and beer until smooth. Place crackers and remaining flour in separate shallow bowls. Coat fillets with flour, then dip in batter and coat with crackers., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry fish in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 513 calories, Fat 27g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 775mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh fish fillets that are firm and have a mild flavor. Some good options include tilapia, cod, or flounder.
- Make sure the fish is thoroughly coated in the beer batter before frying. This will help it to cook evenly and prevent it from sticking to the pan.
- Fry the fish in hot oil until it is golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature of the fish should reach 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Serve the fish tacos immediately with your favorite toppings. Some good options include shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream.
Conclusion:
Crispy corn and beer-battered fish tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a casual gathering. The fish is cooked to perfection in a light and crispy batter, and the tacos are loaded with fresh and flavorful toppings. This recipe is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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