Beer Battered Crispy Fish Tacos With Chipotle Lime Crema Recipes

BEER BATTERED FISH TACOS

Steps:

• Mix the chipotle sauce ingredients together in a small bowl.
• Mix the slaw ingredients together in a medium-sized bowl.
• Pour 2-inches of oil into a large, high-sided skillet or medium-sized pot and begin heating it over medium heat. If you have an oil thermometer, attach it to the pot.
• Mix ½ cup of the flour, garlic powder, and onion powder in a shallow bowl.
• In a large bowl, mix the remaining 1 cup of flour, baking soda, salt, and pepper.
• Cut the fish into small pieces no more than 1" wide. Dry them well with paper towels then add them to the shallow bowl and toss them with the flour.
• When the oil reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit (see note #4) it's time to fry the fish. Pour the beer into the large bowl of flour and briefly mix it for 4-5 seconds. Dip a piece of fish into the batter and let the excess drip back into the bowl. Carefully put it into the hot oil. Repeat with 5-6 more pieces, making sure not to crowd the pan. Let the fish cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the batter is golden all around and the fish is cooked through.
• Using tongs, remove the fish from the oil and place it on a cooling rack set up over a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining fish until all the pieces are cooked.
• Warm the tortillas (see note #5) then serve them piled with slaw, chipotle sauce, and crispy fish.

BEER BATTERED CRISPY FISH TACOS WITH CHIPOTLE LIME CREMA

Steps:

• Make the chipotle lime crema. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sour cream, adobo sauce, lime juice, and salt. Season to taste with additional salt if desired. Set aside.
• Make the dredging mixture and batter. In a bowl or deep plate, combine the flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Whisk to combine. In a separate bowl or deep plate, combine the flour, salt, pepper, cumin, and garlic powder and whisk to combine. Whisk in the beer and hot sauce until smooth.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. Dredge the fish pieces in the flour, shake of the excess, and dip in the batter, shaking off the excess as well. Fry for 2 or so minutes per side, or until golden and crispy, depending on the thickness of your fish. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan, to ensure optimal crispiness! Repeat until all fish has been fried.
• To serve, place a small handful of shredded cabbage in the tortilla, top with a few pieces of fish, avocado, a drizzle of chipotle crema, and a handful of fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges!

BEER AND CHIPOTLE-BATTERED FISH TACOS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
• To make the batter:
• Puree the chipotles and egg together in a blender. When well blended transfer to a bowl and whisk in the beer. In a separate mixing bowl combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, whisking well to prevent clumps. Add freshly ground pepper. Set the batter aside while preparing the other ingredients.
• For the fish tacos:
• In a small mixing bowl mix together the sour cream, 2 tablespoons of the chopped cilantro, 2 tablespoons lime juice and 1 teaspoon gray salt, mix well and remove to a serving bowl.
• In a large pot or skillet add corn oil about 1 to 2-inches deep. Over medium heat, heat the corn oil to 350 degrees F.
• On a large serving plate arrange the tomatoes, lime wedges, chopped cilantro, and sliced radishes to garnish tacos.
• Wrap the tortillas in aluminum foil and heat in the oven while frying the fish.
• With your fingers dip the fish strips into the batter and carefully place in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown all over, about 2 minutes on each side. With a slotted spoon remove the fish to a paper towel. To assemble the tacos place 1 piece of the fried fish on a warm tortilla and garnish with tomatoes, chopped cilantro, radishes, and sour cream. Serve with lime wedges and Todd's Slaw.
• Core the cabbage and shave thinly. Peel the red onion, cut in half, and slice thin and mix well with the cabbage.
• Boil the cider vinegar and sugar together whisking to dissolve sugar. When hot combine with olive oil, caraway seeds, salt and pepper. Place cabbage and onions in a non-reactive baking dish and pour hot dressing over the top. Place another pan of equal size on top and place a weight on top to press the slaw. Refrigerate for 24 hours. Before serving add chopped scallions.