Crispy Fish Tacos with Jalapeño Sauce
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Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
15m
Total Time
30m
This recipe for Crispy Fish Tacos with Jalapeño Sauce features golden-brown fish with a crispy coating served in warm tortillas with a zesty and creamy jalapeño sauce. The fish is breaded with a cornmeal and flour mixture, then fried until crispy. Top the tacos with Cotija cheese and cilantro for added flavor.
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Ingredients
Servings:
12
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Jalapeño Sauce
Fish Tacos
Steps
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Puree all the jalapeño sauce ingredients in a food processor until your desired consistency is reached. I sometimes add a little more oil or water at the end to make the sauce less gloppy and more drizzle-able.
2
Pat the fish dry with paper towels and cut into 2-3 inch pieces. Put 1/2 cup flour in a shallow bowl and set aside. In a separate bowl, whisk 1/2 cup flour, cornmeal, cornstarch, chili powder, baking powder, and salt. Add the beer and the beaten egg; stir until combined to form the batter.
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Pour enough oil in a frying pan so that the fish will be partially submerged while frying. Heat the oil until a drip of water sizzles across the top. Dip each piece of fish in the plain flour, then the batter, then transfer to the hot oil. Fry on each side for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the frying pan and transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Sprinkle with salt while still hot; let cool slightly.
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Arrange your tacos with a few pieces of fish, cilantro, Cotija cheese, and jalapeño sauce. Yummy!
Notes
About the flour: I’ve used both whole wheat flour and white flour. White flour is more traditional but whole wheat works, and that’s what’s pictured here. The cornmeal adds a unique texture but you could use flour in its place for a more traditional beer-battered fish texture.
About the batter: If the batter sits for a while, the cornmeal will sink to the bottom. Stir it up again to get everything mixed before dipping the fish in it.
About the batter: If the batter sits for a while, the cornmeal will sink to the bottom. Stir it up again to get everything mixed before dipping the fish in it.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total
recipe.
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Calories92kcal
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Fat4g
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Saturated Fat0g
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Carbohydrates7g
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Fiber0g
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Sugar0g
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Protein5g
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Cholesterol14mg
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Sodium110mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.