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the best beer battered fish tacos.

July 28, 2021 by Becky Spoon

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I love beer battered fish tacos! I had a couple of pieces of red snapper and decided to batter and fry them for tacos. I’m so glad I did because they were the best.

Fish Tacos

Just look at how delicious they look! I just served them topped with an avocado salsa and fresh tomatoes and a little shredded lettuce. Many serve fish tacos with cabbage, I do sometimes, but I really wanted to use fresh tomatoes from my garden.

The beer batter is so easy. The only ingredients are flour, salt, baking powder and beer. I used a lime flavored beer because i wanted the lime flavor. Not sure it made a big difference, but I knew I didn’t want a dark beer. I actually used the lime infused Michelob ULtra. It’s a great batter and will work on any fish, onion rings, mushrooms, the sky’s the limit!

the best beer battered fish tacos.

I really like red snapper that I used in these fish tacos. It is a salt water fish which is mild and flaky, perfect for the tacos. I sometimes buy whole or I will buy from Sam’s club that has a bag of individually wrapped filets that are perfect, especially when there are just two to feed, like I have. Mahi Mahi is also a great fish for fish tacos. Here’s a link for the Mahi Mahi. https://www.samsclub.com/p/members-mark-mahi-mahi-portions-2lbs/prod23102227

the best beer battered fish tacos.

Beer Battered Fish Tacos
Beer Battered Fish Tacos

I made the avocado salsa and here is a link for it:

Avocado Salsa
Avocado Salsa

I like to store salsas like this in these squeeze bottles. They are so easy to dress your tacos before serving for a great presentation: https://amzn.to/325UCmw.

If you need a short cut this is a great alternative, Herdez Guacamole Salsa. It’s delicious! https://amzn.to/2W6ttMw. We like medium, but it does come in mild.

Want another recipe for red snapper? This is delicious: https://the2spoons.com/pan-roasted-red-snapper-edamame-chorizo-ragout/.

Pan-Roasted Red Snapper with Edamame -Chorizo Ragout
Pan-Roasted Red Snapper with Edamame -Chorizo Ragout

Here’s the very easy recipe for the fish tacos!

Beer Battered Fish Tacos

Beer Battered Fish Tacos

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Course dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Mexican, Texmex
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

For the Beer Batter

  • 1 cup All purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 – 1 1/4 beer, I used a lime flavored beer

For the Avocado Salsa

  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar or white vinegar
  • juice of one to 2 lemons
  • 1-2 jalapenos, seeded and stemmed
  • 1/2 white onion
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 1/2-1 tsp salt

For the Fish Tacos

  • 3/4-1 lb red snapper, mahi mahi or fish of your choice
  • beer batter
  • 8 flour or corn tortillas
  • avocado salsa
  • limes quartered for serving
  • shredded lettuce
  • diced ripe tomatoes
  • oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Combine the ingredients for the batter and allow to sit about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place all the ingredients for the avocado salsa in a food processor. Start with the juice of one lime and one jalapeno, then adjust after processing. Process until smooth, a couple of minutes. Check for salt, lime juice and spiciness and adjust to your preference. I used 2 limes and 2 jalapenos. I like the tartness of the jalapenos and we like a little heat from the jalapenos. If not using immediately, store in the refrigerator
  • Cut the fish into 8 pieces or strips. Pat dry. Heat the oil in a pan and bring to medium high. When the oil is sizzling (place the end of a wooden spoon in and if bubbles form around the spoon, it is ready) dredge a piece of fish in the batter and place into the hot oil. Cook turning until golden brown. Do not crowd the pan, cook in batches and keep in a warm oven if you are frying a bunch of fish.
  • Heat the tortillas on a griddle. Place a piece of fish in each tortilla, top with shredded lettuce and diced tomato. Serve with the avocado salsa and lime quarters. Enjoy!
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