Classic Baja Fried-Fish Tacos Recipe

Name: Classic Baja Fried-Fish Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dark beer; 1 cup all-purpose flour; About 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 pounds boned, skinned lingcod*; Salad oil; 20 warm corn tortillas; About 5 cups shredded cabbage; Mayonnaise thinned with a little water; Tomato salsa; Lime wedges

Servings: persons

1
In a bowl, whisk beer, flour, and salt, blending well.
2
Rinse fish and pat dry. Cut into 10 equal pieces.
3
In a deep 5- to 6-quart pan, heat 1 inch salad oil to 360u00b0. Using a fork, coat fish pieces with beer batter and lift out, draining briefly. Slide coated fish into oil, about 5 pieces at a time. Adjust heat to maintain oil temperature. When fritters are golden, in about 2 minutes, lift out with a slotted spoon and drain briefly on paper towels; keep warm. Repeat to fry remaining fish.
4
To assemble each taco, stack 2 tortillas; add a fish fritter, cabbage, mayonnaise, and salsa. Squeeze lime over filling, fold tortillas, and eat.
5
*Check fish for bones before cooking. Press surface with your fingers to locate; pull out with tweezers.

539

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

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

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dark beer, 1 cup all-purpose flour, About 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 1/2 pounds boned, skinned lingcod*, and more.

Yes, Classic Baja Fried-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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Classic Baja Fried-Fish Tacos

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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