Fish Tacos

These easy fish tacos made with perfectly seasoned crispy cod are served in tortillas and topped with a citrusy mayo and shredded cabbage.

• Preparation Time: 40 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 409 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 quart oil for frying
• 1 cup beer
• 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, or more as needed
• 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
• 1 teaspoon minced capers
• 1 pound cod fillets, cut into 2 to 3 ounce portions
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon dried dill weed
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 cup plain yogurt
• 0.5 medium head cabbage, finely shredded

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Dust fish pieces lightly with flour. Set aside.

Step 2

Dip floured fish pieces into beer batter. Set aside.

Step 3

To make the beer batter: Combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Blend beer and egg in a separate bowl, then quickly stir into flour mixture until combined with a few lumps remaining.

Step 4

To make the sauce: Mix yogurt and mayonnaise together in a medium bowl; gradually stir in fresh lime juice until consistency is slightly runny. Season with jalapeño, capers, cayenne, oregano, cumin, and dill.

Step 5

To make the fish tacos: Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 6

Fry battered fish in hot oil until crisp and golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Lightly fry tortillas in hot oil until just crisped, but not too crisp. Drain on paper towels.

Step 7

Place fried fish in tortillas; top with shredded cabbage and sauce.