Ingredients

  • Beer Batter
  • 3/4 cup beer
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • Fish
  • 1 - 1 1/4 lb tilapia fillets or 1 -1 1/4 lb any other mild white fish fillet
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • For Fish Tacos
  • 12 (6 inch) whole wheat tortillas or (6 inch) flour tortillas
  • 2 -3 cups green cabbage, shredded or 2 -3 cups packaged coleslaw mix
  • 1/2 - 1 cup pico de gallo or 1/2-1 cup salsa

Method

  • Place all the Beer Batter ingredients in a blender; blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.
  • Transfer the batter to a shallow baking dish, add fish, turning to coat all sides.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Transfer one-third of the battered fish to the pan, placing each piece into a little oil.
  • Cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  • Transfer cooked fish to a plate; keep warm.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil and half the remaining fish to the pan; cook as directed above, reducing the heat if necessary.
  • Cook the remaining fish with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
  • Serve immediately.
  • To make tacos: fill tortillas with fish and cabbage then top with salsa. Enjoy!