Fried Fish Tacos
Battered fish tacos are very common in the northern coastal regions of Mexico such as Baja California. While they can be served with either flour or corn tortillas, the softness of a flour tortilla best complements the light, crispy texture of the fried fish. Toppings can range from cucumbers to cabbage, paired with a variety of salsas. This recipe features crispy lettuce, fresh herbs, and a spicy chipotle mayo, but feel free to follow it as is or get creative with your own garnishes.
Add <quantity>1</quantity> beaten egg yolk and <quantity>2<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of canned chipotle paste to a bowl
Add <quantity>1<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of vegetable oil in a thin stream. Whisk constantly until it is emulsified
Adjust the spiciness with more chipotle, if needed
Season with salt to taste
Add the juice of <quantity>½</quantity> lime and whisk
Add <quantity>½<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of morita chili paste and whisk. The chipotle mayo is ready
Add <quantity>½<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of all-purpose flour and <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of rice flour to a bowl
Add <quantity>1<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of baking powder and <quantity>½<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of salt. Mix
Gradually add <quantity>½<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of beer and mix until homogeneous
Thinly slice <quantity>1<unit>head</unit></quantity> of romaine lettuce
Rinse the lettuce in water and dry. Set aside
Thinly slice <quantity>½<unit>bunch</unit></quantity> of spring onions and place in a bowl with ice cold water
Thinly slice <quantity>½<unit>bunch</unit></quantity> of coriander and place it with the sliced spring onions
Drain the spring onions and coriander and pat dry in a bowl lined with paper towels. Set aside
Make a cut through the tail of <quantity>1<unit>fillet</unit></quantity> of sea bass without cutting through the skin. Hold the skin, flesh side up, and cut along the entire fillet as close to the skin as possible
Portion the fillet into <quantity>8</quantity> pieces
Fill a small saucepan halfway with vegetable oil and preheat it over medium heat until it reaches <temperature>175<unit>°C</unit></temperature>
Dip each piece of fish in the beer batter until completely covered. Fry until light golden brown and place on a draining rack
Season the fish with salt to taste
Top each tortilla with lettuce to taste and a piece of fried fish
Add some Chipotle Mayo and fresh herbs to taste
Serve with lime wedges. The fried fish tacos are ready
Grab a beer and enjoy!
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