Beer Battered Fried Fish Tacos

“Ono” Scale
5 out of 5 Shakas

Prep by Braddah Zeke : 60 minutes 8 Tacos Lg Tacos
For most people the way they eat fish is to fry it, because in reality most people are afraid the taste of fish. The taste of really fishy tasting fish fingers your parents fed you as a little kid. Fish tacos are just a little more appealing to more people if the fish is fried when you prepare it. But that doesn’t mean that your flavors and quality has to suffer! This recipe is going to show you how to make this Beer battered Snapper taco experience a lot fresher, tastier and appealing to more people out there! Prepare to BROKE da MOUTH!!

Prep Time : 40 mins
Cook Time : 20 mins
Total Time : 1 hour

Course : Entree
Cuisine : Mexi Cali
Servings : 8 Servings

Ingredients


• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 1 cup beer
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
• 1 teaspoon minced capers
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 quart oil for frying
• 1.5 pound Red Snapper(fish of choice) fillets, cut into 2 to 3 ounce portions
• 1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas
• 1/2 medium head cabbage, finely shredded


Instructions


Red Snapper- Fish Tacos

  1. 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).
  2. 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.
  3. Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  4. 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. Cut fresh lime to squeeze over top

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

  • 409 calories
  • 18.8 g fat
  • 43 g carbohydrates
  • 17.3 g protein
  • 54 mg cholesterol
  • 407 mg sodium