Baja-Battered Fish
Recipe from EatingWell

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.


Baja-Battered Fish

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Servings: 8 servings, about 1 1/2 ounces each
Prep Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Related Categories: Diabetic, Dinner, Healthy Cooking, Heart Healthy, Low Calorie, Low Carb, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Mexican Cuisine, Summer, Super Bowl Parties, Tilapia, Winter
 
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Ingredients
  • 3/4  cup
    beer, preferably lager or pilsner
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  • 1/2  cup
    all-purpose flour
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  • 1/4  cup
    whole-wheat pastry flour
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    dried oregano
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    dry mustard
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    cayenne pepper
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  • 1/4  teaspoon
    freshly ground pepper
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  • 1-1 1/4  pounds
    tilapia, or other firm white fish, sliced into 1/2-inch-by-2-inch strips
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  • 3  tablespoons
    canola oil, divided
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Directions
1.
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.
2.
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.

Tip:
MAKE AHEAD TIP: 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 degrees F.

Nutrition information
Calories 120, Total Fat 6 g, Monounsaturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 112 mg, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 11 g, Potassium 180 mg. Exchanges: Lean Meat 2 Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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