I’m very particular when it comes to eating fish. I’ve been a vegetarian since I was about eight years old. Not until recently, I didn’t even eat fish. I started eating fish about two years ago, simply for the health benefits. There are only two kinds of fish I will eat, and that’s canned albacore in water and tilapia. End.of.story.
SO——I made some fish tacos last night. Beer battered fish tacos. Dos Equis Amber beer battered fish tacos witih avocado, cabbage slaw, and homemade salsa (with a side of black beans and Mexican rice). The nice thing about this is that the fish is not deep fried, it’s pan fried (a LITTLE less grease). The homemade toppings from fresh vegetables and fruit (avo is a fruit) make it so good.
Beer Battered Fish
4 small tilapia filets (cut in half length wise)
3/4 c. vegetable oil
2/3 c. self-rising flour
1 c. beer (of your choice)
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
Cabbage Slaw
1/2 head of purple cabbage (chopped)
1 lime (juiced)
2 tsp. white vinegar
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
Salsa Additional Ingredients
2 large tomatoes (diced) 8 corn torillas
1/2 jalapeno 1-2 avocados
1/4 clump of cilantro 1 can black beans
1/4 lime (juice) 1 pouch of Mexican rice
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Mix together flour, beer, paprika, and s&p. Heat oil to medium-high in a frying pan. Coat tilapia pieces in the beer/flour mix and drop into hot oil. Be careful, this oil is HOT. Let cook for a few minutes (or until golden brown). Flip over and let the other side do the same. Line a plate with paper towels away from the burner. Remove fish from pan and place on the paper towels to allow the excess oil to absorb.
The salsa and slaw can just sit while everything is cooking to soak up flavor and let the cabbage break down a little (from the lime and vinegar).
Once the fish has cooled slightly, build your tacos! This makes enough for about 4 people (so each person can have two tacos).
cristinskjegstad 