Soft Fish Tacos

Health score
48%
Soft Fish Tacos
45 min.
6
666kcal

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If you're craving a delightful taste of the coast right from your kitchen, these Soft Fish Tacos are a must-try! Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these tacos feature succulent strips of halibut, which are expertly battered and deep-fried to golden perfection. The combination of dark beer and spices creates a rich, flavorful coating that elevates the mild taste of the fish.

What truly sets these tacos apart is the vibrant medley of toppings. Fresh shredded red cabbage adds a satisfying crunch, while chopped tomatoes bring a burst of juiciness. A simple squeeze of lime over the top brightens the flavors, and a dash of hot pepper sauce offers the perfect kick for those who enjoy a little heat. With a creamy drizzle of Mexican crema and mayonnaise, each bite is a heavenly blend of textures and tastes.

Whether you're planning a casual family dinner or hosting friends for a fun lunch gathering, these Soft Fish Tacos are sure to impress. Easy to prepare in just 45 minutes, they offer a satisfying meal that everyone will love. Serve your tacos with warm corn tortillas and watch as your dining companions relish every mouthful. Grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and get ready to embark on a flavorful culinary adventure!

Ingredients

  • cup flour 
  • 0.3 cup crema mexicana 
  • cup beer dark room temperature
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • 3.3 pounds pacific halibut filets cut into 5x3/4-inch strips
  • 0.3 cup catsup 
  •  lime halved
  • servings lime wedges 
  • 0.3 cup mayonnaise 
  • servings hot sauce hot
  • 1.5 cups cabbage shredded red
  • teaspoon sea salt fine
  • large tomatoes chopped
  • servings vegetable oil for deep-frying
  • 12  corn tortillas white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • kitchen thermometer
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Mix all ingredients in bowl; season with salt and pepper.
  2. Whisk flour, salt, and pepper in bowl; pour in beer, whisking until batter is smooth.
  3. Let stand 15 minutes.
  4. Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper. Squeeze some lime juice over each strip.
  5. Let stand 15 minutes.
  6. Mix fish into batter.
  7. Preheat oven to 200°F.
  8. Heat skillet over medium heat. Stack 2 tortillas.
  9. Sprinkle top with water.
  10. Place in skillet, wet side down.
  11. Heat 1 minute.
  12. Sprinkle top with water. Turn stack over; heat 1 minute.
  13. Transfer stack to large sheet of heavy-duty foil. Repeat. Enclose tortillas in foil.
  14. Place in oven.
  15. Pour oil into medium skillet to reach depth of 1 inch. Attach deep-fry thermometer; heat oil to 350°F. Slide 4 fish strips into oil. Fry until golden, about 4 minutes.
  16. Transfer fish to paper-towel-lined baking sheet; place in oven. Repeat.
  17. Fill each warm tortilla with 2 fish strips. Top with sauce, cabbage, tomato, squeeze of lime, and dash of hot pepper sauce.
  18. *Cultured Mexican cream with a slightly nutty flavor and consistency of thin sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

Calories666kcal
Protein31.99%
Fat37.96%
Carbs30.05%

Properties

Glycemic Index
72
Glycemic Load
23.47
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
36.674348001895%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
46.69mg
Delphinidin
0.02mg
Catechin
0.15mg
Epicatechin
0.03mg
Hesperetin
5.23mg
Naringenin
0.83mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.37mg
Myricetin
0.13mg
Quercetin
0.57mg
Gallocatechin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:666.42kcal
33.32%
Fat:27.67g
42.57%
Saturated Fat:4.24g
26.5%
Carbohydrates:49.28g
16.43%
Net Carbohydrates:43.83g
15.94%
Sugar:5.66g
6.29%
Cholesterol:129.52mg
43.17%
Sodium:782.58mg
34.03%
Alcohol:1.53g
100%
Alcohol %:0.39%
100%
Protein:52.45g
104.91%
Selenium:122.98µg
175.69%
Vitamin B3:18.83mg
94.15%
Vitamin B6:1.61mg
80.25%
Phosphorus:799.39mg
79.94%
Vitamin D:11.57µg
77.11%
Vitamin K:54.96µg
52.34%
Vitamin B12:2.72µg
45.36%
Potassium:1441.07mg
41.17%
Vitamin C:25.02mg
30.33%
Magnesium:113.55mg
28.39%
Vitamin B1:0.38mg
25.32%
Manganese:0.5mg
24.94%
Vitamin E:3.63mg
24.23%
Folate:88.05µg
22.01%
Fiber:5.45g
21.79%
Vitamin A:1028.09IU
20.56%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
15.78%
Iron:2.5mg
13.89%
Zinc:1.91mg
12.77%
Copper:0.23mg
11.44%
Vitamin B5:1.14mg
11.43%
Calcium:103.08mg
10.31%
Source:Epicurious