You may not think of fish as a taco ingredient, but the Mexican-inspired fish-taco craze is beginning to spread. Once you've had one, you'll understand. This recipe is a healthful version of the battered, deep-fried and crispy fish at Rossy's Tacos in Baja California.
| Prep Time: | 40 minutes |
| Ready in: | 40 minutes |
| Yield: | 8 servings, about 1 1/2 ounces each |
| Ease of Prep: | Easy |
| Recipe Ingredients | |
| 3/4 cup beer , preferably lager or pilsner | |
| 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 freshly ground pepper | |
| 1-1 1/4 pounds tilapia or other firm white fish, sliced into 1/2-inch-by-2-inch strips | |
| 3 tablespoons canola oil , divided | |
Recipe Directions
- Place beer, all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, salt, oregano, mustard, cayenne and pepper 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.
The fish is best when served immediately, but will keep, wrapped, in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. To reheat, place on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes at 375°F.
Health Advantages: low calorie, low carb, low sat fat, low sodium, heart healthy, healthy weight.
| Nutrition Information | ||||||||
| Servings Per Recipe: 8 | ||||||||
| Amount Per serving | ||||||||
| Calories: | 120 cal | Carbohydrate Servings: | 0 | |||||
| Carbohydrates: | 4 g | Dietary Fiber: | 0 g | Cholesterol: | 33 mg | |||
| Fat: | 6 g | Sodium: | 112 mg | Saturated Fat: | 0 g | |||
| Protein: | 11 g | Potassium: | 180 mg | Monounsaturated Fat: | 3 g | |||
| Exchanges: | 2 lean meat | |||||||
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