Beer Battered Fish Tacos

Crispy beer-battered fish tucked into warm tortillas and topped with fresh, flavorful fixings. These easy fish tacos are light, crunchy, and perfect for a fun, restaurant-quality meal at home.

📝 Ingredients

• Beer Battered Fish:
• 2 lb boneless skinless cod or pollock (cut into 3 x 2 inch strips)
• 1/4 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper (adjust to taste)
• 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2-1 tsp seafood seasoning i.e. Old Bay or Seafood Magic
• 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder or granulated garlic
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1 large egg (beaten)
• 1 cup beer
• Cilantro Lime Crema:
• 1 cup crema
• 3 Tbsp lime juice
• 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 tsp garlic salt
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 4-6 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 8 (8) inch warm flour or corn tortillas
• Assorted toppings for serving: shredded savoy cabbage, red cabbage or shredded lettuce, diced cherry tomatoes, avocado, jalapeno slices, red onion and queso fresco

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Place the oil in a deep pot or dutch oven and heat to 365-370°F.
2. 2Rinse and pat dry the cod fillets. Season lightly with salt and black pepper on all sides. Set aside.
3. 3In a shallow bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, seafood seasoning, seasoned salt, paprika, garlic and onion powders. Remove ⅓ cup to a separate shallow dish.
4. 4Whisk egg and beer into remaining dry ingredients until fully combined to form batter.
5. 5Dip the coated cod fillet first into the reserved dry ingredients then into the batter allowing any excess to drip off. Carefully lower into the oil.
6. 6Cook in batches for 6-8 minutes total, turning as needed until deep golden brown. Have nearby a pan lined with paper towel-lined plate or platter to drain grease. Sprinkle lightly with additional seasoned salt immediately upon removing from hot oil.
7. 7Assemble Tacos: Place 2 pieces of fish on each tortilla. Top with shredded savoy cabbage or lettuce, drizzle with cilantro lime crema. Top with tomatoes, avocado, jalapeno slices, red onion and queso fresco OR any of your favorite taco fixins'.
8. 8Cilantro Lime Crema: In a medium mixing bowl whisk together crema, lime juice, mayonnaise, cilantro, garlic salt and onion powder. Cover and keep chilled until serving. This can be done up to one day in advance.