California Fish Tacos with Beer Batter

Name: California Fish Tacos with Beer Batter
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings (3 tacos each)
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs white fish fillets, cut into strips; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 cup cold lager-style beer; 2 cups shredded purple cabbage; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt; 1 tbsp chipotle in adobo, minced; 12 small corn tortillas, warmed

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Capture the essence of West Coast beach food with these iconic California Fish Tacos. Flaky white fish (like cod or mahi-mahi) is dipped in a light, effervescent beer batter and fried until golden and incredibly crisp. The hot fish is nestled into warm corn tortillas and topped with a refreshing, tangy cabbage slaw and a creamy, slightly spicy chipotle-lime sauce. The combination of textures and temperatures—hot, crispy fish; cool, crunchy slaw; and creamy, tangy sauce—is pure magic. These tacos are a celebration of casual, vibrant, and fresh American coastal cuisine. Serve them with lime wedges and an ice-cold drink for a truly transportive meal.

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Crispy beer-battered fish in corn tortillas with purple cabbage slaw

Prep Time20 min

Cook Time15 min

Servings4 servings (3 tacos each)

DifficultyMedium

Equipment

Deep fryer or heavy potThermometerMixing bowls

Instructions

1
For the slaw: Toss cabbage, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
2
For the sauce: Mix mayonnaise, chipotle, and a squeeze of lime. Set aside.
3
Heat oil in a heavy pot to 375°F (190°C). Whisk flour, baking powder, and 1 tsp salt. Gradually whisk in cold beer until smooth.
4
Pat fish dry. Dip strips into batter, let excess drip, then carefully fry for 3-4 minutes until golden and cooked through. Drain on a rack.
5
Assemble tacos: place fish in warm tortillas, top with slaw, and drizzle with chipotle sauce. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

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RECIPE BY

Leckere Rezepte

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