BAJA BEER-BATTERED TILAPIA (GREAT FOR FISH TACOS)

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This recipe is a healthful version of the battered, deep-fried and crispy fish at Rossy's Tacos in Baja California. I have never had their fish tacos, but this recipe sound great as a main dish or in a taco. From eatingwell.com .

Provided by Tee Lee

Categories     Tilapia

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup beer
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 -1 1/4 lb tilapia fillets or 1 -1 1/4 lb any other mild white fish fillet
3 tablespoons canola oil
12 (6 inch) whole wheat tortillas or 12 (6 inch) flour tortillas
2 -3 cups green cabbage, shredded or 2 -3 cups packaged coleslaw mix
1/2-1 cup pico de gallo or 1/2-1 cup salsa

Steps:

  • Place all the Beer Batter ingredients in a blender; blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.
  • Transfer the batter to a shallow baking dish, add fish, turning to coat all sides.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Transfer one-third of the battered fish to the pan, placing each piece into a little oil.
  • Cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  • Transfer cooked fish to a plate; keep warm.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil and half the remaining fish to the pan; cook as directed above, reducing the heat if necessary.
  • Cook the remaining fish with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
  • Serve immediately.
  • To make tacos: fill tortillas with fish and cabbage then top with salsa. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 37.8, Sodium 239.1, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 0.9, Protein 17.5

Abdiqani Abdullahi Mohamed
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This recipe was easy to follow and the fish turned out great! The batter was crispy and the tilapia was cooked perfectly. I served it with some lime wedges and a side of rice, and it was a delicious meal.


Esther Busingye
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The beer batter made the fish taste so good, and the tilapia was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Petunia Simangele Mabaso
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beer. The batter is crispy and flavorful, and the tilapia is cooked perfectly. I served it with some homemade tartar sauce and coleslaw, and it was a delicious meal.


Sheamus Pfenning
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I love this recipe! The beer batter is so light and crispy, and the tilapia is always cooked perfectly. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Sugar James
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This was my first time making fish tacos, and they turned out great! The batter was crispy and the fish was cooked perfectly. I served them with some homemade guacamole and salsa, and they were a hit with my friends.


Sinha islam sin
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The fish is always cooked perfectly and the batter is crispy and flavorful. I love that it's so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up leftover beer.


Nova Amour
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This recipe was easy to follow and the fish turned out delicious! The beer batter was crispy and the tilapia was cooked perfectly. I served it with some lime wedges and a side of rice, and it was a delicious meal.


Krishkamal Karki
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the fish turned out great! The batter was crispy and flavorful, and the tilapia was cooked perfectly. I served it with some homemade tartar sauce and coleslaw, and it was a hit with my family.


Mahlomola Selete
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This recipe turned out amazing! The fish was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the batter was perfectly seasoned. I served it with some tartar sauce and lemon wedges, and it was a delicious meal.


Baluchara Blu
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This was a great recipe! The fish was cooked perfectly, and the batter was crispy and flavorful. I loved the combination of the beer and the spices in the batter. I will definitely be making this again.


Lorenzo Fuller
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The beer batter made the fish taste so good, and the tilapia was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


David Lines
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This recipe is a keeper! I love that it's so easy to make, and the results are always amazing. The fish is always cooked perfectly, and the batter is always crispy and delicious.


Younis Angra
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I've never had tilapia before, but this recipe made me a fan. The fish was tender and flaky, and the batter was light and crispy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Junior Peter uu
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Absolutely delicious! The Baja beer batter was crispy and flavorful, and the tilapia was cooked perfectly. I served it with some homemade guacamole and salsa, and it was a hit with my family.