Baja Beer-Battered Tilapia (Great For Fish Tacos) Recipe

Name: Baja Beer-Battered Tilapia (Great For Fish Tacos)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Beer Batter; 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; Fish; 1 - 1 1/4 lb tilapia fillets or 1 -1 1/4 lb any other mild white fish fillet; 3 tablespoons canola oil; For Fish Tacos; 12 (6 inch) whole wheat tortillas or (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

Servings: persons

Beer Batter
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
Fish
1 - 1 1/4 lb tilapia fillets or 1 -1 1/4 lb any other mild white fish fillet
3 tablespoons canola oil
For Fish Tacos
12 (6 inch) whole wheat tortillas or (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

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!

1275

kcal

Calories

Fat

245

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Beer Batter, 3/4 cup beer, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour, and more.

Yes, Baja Beer-Battered Tilapia (Great For Fish Tacos) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baja Beer-Battered Tilapia (Great For Fish Tacos)

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