Fried Fish Tacos To Remind You Of Baja California

Name: Fried Fish Tacos To Remind You Of Baja California
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion, cut into thin slices; 2 teaspoons salt, divided; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 4 limes, divided; water to cover; 3/4 cup sour cream; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 1 quart canola oil for frying; 18 corn tortillas; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle dark beer; 1 1/4 pounds whitefish, cut into 3x1-inch strips; 1 egg; 1/3 head cabbage, thinly sliced; 1 cup pico de gallo salsa; 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 onion, cut into thin slices
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
4 limes, divided
water to cover
3/4 cup sour cream
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 quart canola oil for frying
18 corn tortillas
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle dark beer
1 1/4 pounds whitefish, cut into 3x1-inch strips
1 egg
1/3 head cabbage, thinly sliced
1 cup pico de gallo salsa
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1
Place onion in resealable plastic bag with 1 teaspoon salt, basil, and oregano. Squeeze in juice from 1 1/2 limes. Add enough water to help spread marinade all over the onion slices. Seal and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
2
Combine sour cream, mayonnaise, and the juice of 1 lime in a bowl. Mix, adding more lime juice as needed, until the white sauce is runny. Cut the remaining limes into wedges.
3
Heat oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) in a deep pot over medium heat.
4
Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C). Place tortillas in oven to keep warm.
5
Whisk flour, beer, and egg together in a medium bowl until texture resembles pancake batter. Dip 3 to 4 pieces of fish into the mixture and fry in the hot oil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining fish.
6
Place fried fish over warmed tortillas, topped with the marinated onions, white sauce, lime wedges, cabbage, pico de gallo, and cilantro.

1197

kcal

Calories

Fat

162

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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, cut into thin slices, 2 teaspoons salt, divided, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and more.

Yes, Fried Fish Tacos To Remind You Of Baja California 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!