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Fish Tacos Recipe

A crispy, Baja-style Fish Tacos Recipe featuring beer-battered white fish, crunchy cabbage slaw, and a creamy lime sauce served on warm corn tortillas. Easy enough for weeknights but impressive for guests.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 5 Servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Baja-style, Mexican
Calories: 590

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs cod or halibut cut into 2-inch strips
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • 1 cup cold light beer or club soda
  • 2 cups shredded green/red cabbage
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 tbsp lime juice for slaw
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 2 limes juiced (for sauce)
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 tsp hot sauce optional
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1 avocado sliced
  • Lime wedges cotija cheese, pickled onions for serving
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

  1. Pat fish strips completely dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and paprika. Pour in cold beer and whisk until smooth (batter should be thin pancake consistency).
  3. Heat 2 inches of oil in a heavy pot to 375°F.
  4. Dip each fish strip into batter, letting excess drip off. Carefully place in hot oil.
  5. Fry in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and fish reaches 145°F internal. Drain on wire rack.
  6. In a small bowl, mix mayo, sour cream, lime juice, garlic, and hot sauce for creamy sauce.
  7. In another bowl, toss cabbage with cilantro and 1 tbsp lime juice.
  8. Warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet until puffy and lightly charred.
  9. Assemble tacos: tortilla → cabbage slaw → crispy fish → drizzle of creamy sauce → avocado, lime squeeze, and toppings of choice.
  10. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges and salsa.