Chipotle Lime Cod Fish Tacos

These cod fish tacos are perfect for warm evenings or sunny afternoon family gatherings; the fish is deep fried in a spicy beer batter.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 737 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tomato, diced
• oil for frying
• 1 pound cod fillets, cut into 2-inch chunks
• 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
• 1 head lettuce, shredded
• 1 fresh lime, cut into wedges
• 2 canned Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, seeded and minced
• 8 ounces Mexican beer
• 1 (10 ounce) package 6-inch flour tortillas
• 1 (8 ounce) package crumbled queso fresco
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 0.33333334326744 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 lime, juiced
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 0.5 red onion, diced
• 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.125 teaspoon kosher salt

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Stir in beer and egg.

Step 3

Mix mayonnaise, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, and lime juice together in a bowl.

Step 4

Coat cod pieces in 1/3 cup flour until completely covered. Shake off excess flour; dip into beer batter. Cook cod in oil a few pieces at a time until batter turns a golden brown color, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from oil and place on paper towels to drain oil excess. Sprinkle with salt.

Step 5

Place fried cod pieces on tortillas. Top with lettuce, queso fresco, tomato, red onion, cilantro, and chipotle-lime sauce. Serve with lime wedges.