Beer Battered Fish Tacos
Crispy beer-battered Mahi Mahi strips are wrapped in warm flour tortillas and topped with flavorful ingredients like Habanero Aioli, shredded cabbage, onion, leek (optional), Poblano sauce, and fresh cilantro. These delicious fish tacos are a perfect blend of textures and flavors, making them a delightful meal option.
Ingredients
- For the beer batter:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust according to your preference
- 1 cup cold beer light and crisp beer works well
- For the fish tacos:
- 1 pound Mahi Mahi fillets cut into small strips
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 8 small flour tortillas
- For the toppings:
- Habanero Aioli you can either make it from scratch or buy it ready-made
- Finely shredded cabbage
- Sliced onion
- Sliced leek optional
- Poblano sauce you can either make it from scratch or buy it ready-made
- Fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper for the beer batter.
- Gradually pour the cold beer into the dry mixture while whisking until you achieve a smooth batter. Set it aside to rest for about 10 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or skillet to about 350°F (175°C).
- Dip each Mahi Mahi strip into the beer batter, making sure it's well coated, and carefully place it into the hot oil. Fry the fish in batches for about 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy. Transfer the cooked fish to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- To assemble the tacos, spread a spoonful of Habanero Aioli onto each tortilla. Top with a few strips of beer-battered Mahi Mahi.
- Add a handful of shredded cabbage, sliced onion, and leek (if desired) on top of the fish.
- Drizzle some Poblano sauce over the taco filling and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
- Serve the beer battered fish tacos immediately while they're still warm.