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Baja Beer-Battered Tilapia (Great for Fish Tacos)

At a Glance

Prep
10 minutes
Cook
30 minutes
Total
40 minutes
Servings
6 serving(s)

Categories

  • Fish Tacos
  • Main Course
  • Sandwiches
  • Tilapia
  • Baja
  • Mexican-inspired
  • Stove Top
  • Easy

Allergens

  • Fish
  • Wheat
  • Gluten

Servings & Nutrition

Original recipe serves 6. Current scale: 1x.

Calories 209 per serving 1254 for selected servings
Fat 8.6g per serving 51.6g for selected servings
Sugar 0.9g per serving 5.4g for selected servings
Protein 17.5g per serving 105g for selected servings
Carbohydrates 14.1g per serving 84.6g for selected servings

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 .

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Equipment

Blender, shallow baking dish, large nonstick skillet

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  1. Place all the Beer Batter ingredients in a blender; blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.

  2. Transfer the batter to a shallow baking dish, add fish, turning to coat all sides.

  3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

  4. Transfer one-third of the battered fish to the pan, placing each piece into a little oil.

  5. Cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

  6. Transfer cooked fish to a plate; keep warm.

  7. Add 1 tablespoon oil and half the remaining fish to the pan; cook as directed above, reducing the heat if necessary.

  8. Cook the remaining fish with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil.

  9. Serve immediately.

  10. To make tacos: fill tortillas with fish and cabbage then top with salsa. Enjoy!

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Source: https://www.food.com/recipe/baja-beer-battered-tilapia-great-for-fish-tacos-252808

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