Chipotle Lime Cod Fish Tacos

These cod fish tacos are perfect for warm evenings or sunny afternoon family gatherings. If age appropriate, serve with the same cerveza you used in your batter and both the tacos and beer will go down easily.

• 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
• ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tomato, diced
• oil for frying
• ½ lime, juiced
• ½ red onion, diced
• ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
• 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

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.