Fried Fish Tacos

Dairy Free
Health score
12%
Fried Fish Tacos
45 min.
6
1662kcal

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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these delicious Fried Fish Tacos! Perfect for lunch or dinner, this dairy-free recipe is a crowd-pleaser that brings the vibrant flavors of the coast right to your kitchen. With a crispy, golden-brown coating on tender cod fillets, these tacos are not only satisfying but also incredibly easy to make.

Imagine biting into a warm corn tortilla filled with perfectly fried fish, topped with fresh accompaniments like shredded lettuce, creamy avocado, and zesty salsa. Each bite is a delightful combination of textures and flavors that will transport you to a sunny beachside fiesta. Whether you're hosting a casual gathering or simply treating yourself to a flavorful meal, these tacos are sure to impress.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a batch that serves six, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or get-togethers with friends. The recipe features a light beer batter that adds a unique twist, ensuring your fish is not only crispy but also bursting with flavor. So, gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and get ready to enjoy a plateful of these irresistible Fried Fish Tacos!

Ingredients

  • pound filets cut into 3- by 1-inch strips
  • 12  corn tortillas 
  • cup beer dark (not )
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • slices salsa shredded sour green red sliced chopped
  • teaspoons salt 
  • quart vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • paper towels
  • oven
  • pot
  • kitchen thermometer
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Heat 1 inch oil in a 10-inch heavy pot (2 to 3 inches deep) over moderate heat until a deep-fat thermometer registers 360°F.
  3. Meanwhile, separate tortillas and make 2 stacks of 6 to
  4. Wrap each stack in foil and heat in oven 12 to 15 minutes.
  5. While tortillas warm, stir together flour and salt in a large bowl, then stir in beer (batter will be thick). Gently stir fish into batter to coat. Lift each piece of fish out of batter, wiping any excess off on side of bowl, and fry fish in batches, turning once or twice, until golden, 4 to 5 minutes.
  6. Drain on paper towels.
  7. Increase oil temperature to 375°F and refry fish in batches, turning once or twice, until golden brown and crisp, about 1 minute.
  8. Drain on paper towels.
  9. Assemble tacos with warm tortillas, fish, and accompaniments.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1662kcal
Protein4.48%
Fat85.86%
Carbs9.66%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.67
Glycemic Load
22.12
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
20.249999847101%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.15mg
Epicatechin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.32mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.01mg
Gallocatechin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1662.44kcal
83.12%
Fat:159.92g
246.03%
Saturated Fat:24.42g
152.64%
Carbohydrates:40.5g
13.5%
Net Carbohydrates:36.66g
13.33%
Sugar:0.52g
0.58%
Cholesterol:32.51mg
10.84%
Sodium:842.47mg
36.63%
Alcohol:1.53g
100%
Alcohol %:0.56%
100%
Protein:18.76g
37.53%
Vitamin K:290.2µg
276.38%
Vitamin E:13.55mg
90.31%
Selenium:35.5µg
50.71%
Phosphorus:344.81mg
34.48%
Vitamin B3:3.77mg
18.87%
Vitamin B1:0.27mg
18.13%
Magnesium:68.62mg
17.15%
Manganese:0.33mg
16.41%
Vitamin B6:0.33mg
16.33%
Fiber:3.84g
15.37%
Potassium:442.44mg
12.64%
Folate:48.38µg
12.1%
Vitamin B12:0.7µg
11.6%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.51%
Iron:1.94mg
10.78%
Zinc:1.17mg
7.82%
Copper:0.13mg
6.7%
Calcium:59.44mg
5.94%
Vitamin D:0.68µg
4.54%
Vitamin B5:0.28mg
2.8%
Source:Epicurious