BAJA BEER-BATTERED TILAPIA (GREAT FOR FISH TACOS)

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This recipe is a healthful version of the battered, deep-fried and crispy fish at Rossy's Tacos in Baja California. I have never had their fish tacos, but this recipe sound great as a main dish or in a taco. From eatingwell.com .

Provided by Tee Lee

Categories     Tilapia

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup beer
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 -1 1/4 lb tilapia fillets or 1 -1 1/4 lb any other mild white fish fillet
3 tablespoons canola oil
12 (6 inch) whole wheat tortillas or 12 (6 inch) flour tortillas
2 -3 cups green cabbage, shredded or 2 -3 cups packaged coleslaw mix
1/2-1 cup pico de gallo or 1/2-1 cup salsa

Steps:

  • Place all the Beer Batter ingredients in a blender; blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.
  • Transfer the batter to a shallow baking dish, add fish, turning to coat all sides.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Transfer one-third of the battered fish to the pan, placing each piece into a little oil.
  • Cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  • Transfer cooked fish to a plate; keep warm.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil and half the remaining fish to the pan; cook as directed above, reducing the heat if necessary.
  • Cook the remaining fish with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
  • Serve immediately.
  • To make tacos: fill tortillas with fish and cabbage then top with salsa. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 37.8, Sodium 239.1, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 0.9, Protein 17.5

Vsh Sw
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beer. The fish was cooked perfectly and the beer batter was crispy and flavorful. The chipotle mayo added a nice spicy kick. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Most Sharmin Bugum
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I loved this recipe! The beer batter was crispy and flavorful, and the chipotle mayo added a nice kick. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fish tacos.


Riga Bllaca
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The fish was crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. The chipotle mayo was also a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Cari Pellot
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The fish was cooked perfectly and the beer batter was crispy and flavorful. The chipotle mayo was also a great addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Shanice Bliss
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This recipe is a great way to change up your usual fish taco routine. The beer batter is light and crispy, and the chipotle mayo adds a nice kick. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


agboghoroma mayuku
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The fish is always crispy and flaky, and the beer batter is flavorful. The chipotle mayo is also a great addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fish tacos.


Faruq Abdullahi
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beer. The fish was cooked perfectly and the beer batter was crispy and flavorful. The chipotle mayo added a nice spicy kick. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Mnena pepetual
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I loved this recipe! The beer batter was crispy and flavorful, and the chipotle mayo added a nice kick. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fish tacos.


bruno washira
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The fish was crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. The chipotle mayo was also a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


RAZA GAMING
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The fish was cooked perfectly and the beer batter was crispy and flavorful. The chipotle mayo was also a great addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Sadiq Jano
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This recipe is a great way to change up your usual fish taco routine. The beer batter is light and crispy, and the chipotle mayo adds a nice kick. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Bosy Hany
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The fish is always crispy and flaky, and the beer batter is flavorful. The chipotle mayo is also a great addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fish tacos.


Arefin Rakib
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beer. The fish was cooked perfectly and the beer batter was crispy and flavorful. The chipotle mayo added a nice spicy kick. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Rajab Ali rajabali
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I loved this recipe! The beer batter was crispy and flavorful, and the chipotle mayo added a nice kick. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves fish tacos.


Vanessa Byrd
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The fish was crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. The chipotle mayo was also a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Joella Zijena
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the fish tacos. The beer batter was light and crispy, and the chipotle mayo was the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Minakhan Minakjan
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This recipe is a keeper! The fish was so moist and flaky, and the beer batter was crispy and flavorful. The chipotle mayo added a nice spicy kick. I served it with some shredded cabbage, salsa, and guacamole, and it was perfect.


Nathaniel Assibi
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I'm not usually a big fan of fish tacos, but this recipe changed my mind. The tilapia was perfectly cooked and the beer batter was crispy and flavorful. The chipotle mayo was also a nice touch. I'll definitely be making this again.


master shipon
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Baja Beer Battered Tilapia was a hit with my family! The fish was crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside, and the flavor was amazing. The beer batter was light and airy, and the chipotle mayo added a nice kick. We'll definitely be making this