Beer Battered Fish Tacos Recipe

Rating 5.0
| 1
| Last Updated on June 11, 2024
Crispy beer battered fish tacos are easy and simple to make. These tacos feature tender white fish coated in a crispy coating and are served with crunchy cabbage and refreshing cilantro.
Utensils Dinner
Globe Mexican
18
ingredients
9
steps
35
minutes
Chef Kelly is a culinary instructor and chef well-versed in many cuisines. Her most notable professional achievements include being part of the test kitchen team at one of the top gourmet food magazines in the country as well as becoming the managing lead chef instructor at the most successful recreational cooking school in New York City. Chef Kelly also has experience as a garde manager and is currently a freelance chef.

Ingredients

Servings:
6
For the Beer Batter
1/2 cup(s)
all-purpose flour
1/2 cup(s)
cornstarch
1 tsp
salt
1 tsp
sugar
1 tsp
baking powder
8 oz
cold lager
For the Beer Battered Fish Tacos
1
batch of beer batter, see above
4-6 cup(s)
vegetable oil, for frying
1 lb
cod, diced into 1-inch chunks
1/2 cup(s)
all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp
salt
1/2 tsp
black pepper
Maldon sea salt, to taste
shredded cabbage, for topping
thinly sliced radishes, for topping
cilantro leaves, for garnish
lime wedges, to serve
hot sauce, optional
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Directions 9 steps | 35 Minutes

Step 1

Measure and prep all ingredients.

Beer Battered Fish Tacos Recipe: Measure and prep all ingredients.
Step 2

Prepare the beer batter. In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, sugar and baking powder. Whisk to thoroughly combine. 

Beer Battered Fish Tacos Recipe: Prepare the beer batter.
Step 3

While whisking, pour in the cold lager and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

Beer Battered Fish Tacos Recipe: While whisking, pour in the cold lager and stir until just combined.
Step 4

In a Dutch oven or a heavy-bottomed pot, heat up the vegetable oil until it reaches 375°F. Prepare the beer battered cod. In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, salt and pepper.

Beer Battered Fish Tacos Recipe: In a Dutch oven or a heavy-bottomed pot, heat up the vegetable oil until it reaches 375°F.
Step 5

Pat the chunks of cod until dry. Dredge the cod in the flour mixture. 

Beer Battered Fish Tacos Recipe: Pat the chunks of cod until dry.
Step 6

Drop floured pieces of cod into the beer batter and toss carefully to coat each chunk.

Beer Battered Fish Tacos Recipe: Drop floured pieces of cod into the beer batter and toss carefully to coat each chunk.
Step 7

Deep fry the chunks of cod in the hot oil for approximately 4 minutes. Do this in batches to avoid overcrowding. 

Beer Battered Fish Tacos Recipe: Deep fry the chunks of cod in the hot oil for approximately 4 minutes.
Step 8

Transfer the fried cod to a rack or a paper towel-lined plate. Finish with Maldon sea salt to taste. 

Beer Battered Fish Tacos Recipe: Transfer the fried cod to a rack or a paper towel-lined plate.
Step 9

Place two chunks of beer battered fish in the center of each warmed tortilla. Top with the shredded cabbage and thinly sliced radishes. Garnish with cilantro leaves and squeeze lime juice over each taco. Drizzle with hot sauce, if using. Serve and enjoy!

Beer Battered Fish Tacos Recipe: Place two chunks of beer battered fish in the center of each warmed tortilla.
Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
199
FAT
0.7 g
PROTEIN
15.9 g
CARBS
28.2 g
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Carmela G.

Carmela

Cozymeal Team Member

11 Jun 2024

These tacos are a hit for those who love a combination of juicy-tender fish with a crispy exterior, all wrapped up in a flavorful tortilla experience.

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