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Beer-Battered Fish Tacos

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Celebrate Good Friday with these Crispy Beer-Battered Fish Tacos, featuring golden-fried white fish nestled in warm corn tortillas, topped with a tangy purple cabbage slaw and creamy chipotle lime sauce. This festive and flavorful dish is a coastal favorite perfect for meat-free meals and vibrant spring gatherings.

Ingredients

For the Fish:

  • 1 lb white fish fillets (cod, haddock, or halibut), cut into strips

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (plus extra for dredging)

  • 1/4 cup cornstarch

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder

  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

  • 1 cup cold beer (lager or ale)

  • Vegetable oil, for frying

For the Slaw:

  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage

  • 1/2 cup shredded carrot

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1 tbsp lime juice

  • Salt, to taste

For the Chipotle Sauce:

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise

  • 1 tbsp lime juice

  • 1 tbsp chipotle in adobo, finely chopped

  • Pinch of salt

For Serving:

 

  • 8 small corn tortillas, warmed

  • Fresh lime wedges

  • Extra cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Slaw: In a bowl, mix cabbage, carrot, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Toss and chill.

  2. Chipotle Sauce: Stir together mayonnaise, chipotle, lime juice, and salt. Set aside.

  3. Fish Batter: In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in cold beer until smooth.

  4. Fry Fish: Heat 2 inches of oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C). Dredge fish strips in flour, dip into batter, and fry in batches for 3–4 minutes until golden. Drain on paper towels.

  5. Assemble Tacos: Place crispy fish in tortillas, top with slaw, drizzle with chipotle sauce, and garnish with cilantro and lime wedges. Serve immediately.

 

 

Notes

Keep fish warm in a 200°F oven while frying in batches. You can substitute Greek yogurt for a lighter sauce or add avocado slices for extra richness.

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