Crispy Fish Tacos
These Fish Tacos are crispy, golden beer-battered cod tucked into a warm tortilla and piled high with crunchy lime slaw. That first bite of crispy fish against cool, tangy cabbage is pure taco night magic.
Servings: 8 Tacos
Calories: 180kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound cod cut into short strips or bite-size chunks
- salt and black pepper for seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 8 ounces Mexican lager
- vegetable oil for frying
- 2 cups green cabbage thinly shredded
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice + zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 small flour tortillas
Instructions
- Season the cod with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix together the paprika, granulated garlic, flour, and beer, to form a batter.
- Heat about 2 inches of oil in the bottom of a pot or skillet until it reaches 350° F(175°C).
- Dip the cod pieces in the batter, shake off any excess, then fry them in the oil for about 3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack set over paper towels to drain.
- In a bowl, combine the cabbage and cilantro. Add in 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise, lime juice, zest, and salt. Stir to coat.
- Heat the tortillas in a skillet on the stovetop until warmed.
- Add a couple of pieces of cod to each tortilla. Top with the slaw. Finish with some extra cilantro and a squeeze of lime.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 351mg | Potassium: 320mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 138IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg