Fish Tacos

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Fish Tacos). I'm from San Diego and these taste just like home! We live in the south now, and nobody has heard of these! Serve with homemade pico de gallo, and lime wedges to squeeze on top!

Brief

Prep 40 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Fish Tacos

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

1 egg

1 cup beer

½ cup plain yogurt

½ cup mayonnaise

1 lime

juiced

1 jalapeno pepper

minced

1 teaspoon minced capers

½ teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon dried dill weed

1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

1 quart oil for frying

1 pound cod fillets

cut into 2 to 3 ounce portions

1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas

½ medium head cabbage

finely shredded

Chef John's Chicken a la King

Everyday Cooking

Directions

Step 1

To make beer batter: In a large bowl combine flour cornstarch baking powder and salt. Blend egg and beer then quickly stir into the flour mixture (don't worry about a few lumps).

Step 2

To make white sauce: In a medium bowl mix together yogurt and mayonnaise. Gradually stir in fresh lime juice until consistency is slightly runny. Season with jalapeno capers oregano cumin dill and cayenne.

Step 3

Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 4

Dust fish pieces lightly with flour. Dip into beer batter and fry until crisp and golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Lightly fry tortillas; not too crisp. To serve place fried fish in a tortilla and top with shredded cabbage and white sauce.

Nutritional Information

Fish Tacos

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 409.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 17.3g 35%

Carbohydrates: 43g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 4.9g 20%

Sugars: 4.5g

Fat: 18.8g 29%

Saturated Fat: 2.7g 14%

Cholesterol: 54.3mg 18%

Vitamin A Iu: 251.1IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.9mg 23%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 14%

Vitamin C: 25mg 42%

Folate: 64.6mcg 16%

Calcium: 145.4mg 15%

Iron: 2.2mg 12%

Magnesium: 48.6mg 17%

Potassium: 510.8mg 14%

Sodium: 406.5mg 16%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 22%

Calories From Fat: 169.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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