Beer Battered Fish Tacos With Pickled Onion and Cuc

Name: Beer Battered Fish Tacos With Pickled Onion and Cucumber
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: vegetable oil, for frying; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 teaspoons ground cumin; 3 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 3 teaspoons salt; 12 ounces beer; 3 (8 ounce) tilapia fillets, cut into chunks; 8 (8 inch) flour tortillas; quick-pickled onion and cucumber, recipe follows; ¾ cup apple cider vinegar; ¾ cup sugar; 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 large red onion, medium dice; 1 large vidalia onion, medium dice; 1 English cucumber, medium dice; 1 habanero pepper, seeds removed, minced; 1 roma tomato, seeded and diced; 2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro leaves

Servings: persons

vegetable oil, for frying
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons ground cumin
3 teaspoons cayenne pepper
3 teaspoons salt
12 ounces beer
3 (8 ounce) tilapia fillets, cut into chunks
8 (8 inch) flour tortillas
quick-pickled onion and cucumber, recipe follows
¾ cup apple cider vinegar
¾ cup sugar
1 cup water
1 tablespoon salt
1 large red onion, medium dice
1 large vidalia onion, medium dice
1 English cucumber, medium dice
1 habanero pepper, seeds removed, minced
1 roma tomato, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro leaves

1
Fill a large pot with oil halfway up the pot.
2
Heat oil to 350 degrees F. Preheat grill.
3
In a medium bowl, mix together 1 cup flour, cumin, cayenne, and salt.
4
Slowly whisk in beer until thick, but not runny.
5
Dredge fish in remaining flour first, then dunk in the batter.
6
Fry in batches until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
7
Drain on paper-toweled lined plate.
8
Meanwhile, grill tortillas on grill.
9
Serve fish in tortillas topped with Quick-Pickled Onion and Cucumber.
10
Quick-Pickled Onion and Cucumber:.
11
In a medium saucepan, bring to a boil the vinegar, sugar, water, and salt.
12
Add onions and cucumber and continue to cook a few minutes more.
13
Remove from heat, add chile, and transfer to a bowl.
14
Let cool slightly then chill covered, for at least 1 hour.
15
Toss in the tomato and cilantro, 5 minutes before serving.
16
Yields: 6 cups.

1154

kcal

Calories

Fat

246

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: vegetable oil, for frying, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 3 teaspoons ground cumin, 3 teaspoons cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Beer Battered Fish Tacos With Pickled Onion and Cucumber 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.

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Beer Battered Fish Tacos With Pickled Onion and Cucumber

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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