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Close-up of crispy cod tacos with avocado, purple cabbage slaw, carrots, cilantro, lime, and creamy taco sauce.

Crispy Fish Tacos with Cod and Chipotle Mayo

Crispy fish tacos with cod made with seasoned beer-battered cod, fresh citrus slaw, avocado, and smoky chipotle mayo in warm corn tortillas.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 900

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 1½ –2 lb fresh cod cut into taco-size pieces (680–900 g)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour 120 g
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs 30 g
  • 12 oz light beer 355 ml
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
For the Citrus Slaw
  • 2 cups coleslaw mix
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 30 ml
  • 2 tablespoons pineapple juice 30 ml
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
For the Chipotle Mayo
  • ½ cup mayonnaise 120 g
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon adobo sauce
For Frying and Serving
  • 2 cups canola oil 480 ml, for frying
  • 8 white corn tortillas
  • 1 –2 avocados sliced
  • Fresh lime wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk or mixing spoon
  • Deep saucepan or heavy skillet
  • Kitchen tongs
  • Food thermometer

Method
 

  1. Make the citrus slaw. Add the coleslaw mix and chopped cilantro to a medium mixing bowl. Pour in the lime juice and pineapple juice, sprinkle with ⅛ teaspoon salt, and toss until evenly combined. Set aside.
  2. Make the chipotle mayo. Add the mayonnaise, honey, and adobo sauce to a small bowl. Stir until completely smooth and evenly combined. Set aside until serving.
  3. Prepare the beer batter. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, panko breadcrumbs, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, and salt.
  4. Pour in the light beer and stir until a thick batter forms. The batter should be thick enough to cling to the cod without immediately running off.
  5. Prepare the cod. Pat the cod pieces thoroughly dry with paper towels.
  6. Working with one piece at a time, dip the cod into the beer batter and coat it completely. Let any heavy excess batter drip back into the bowl.
  7. Heat the oil. Add the canola oil to a deep saucepan or heavy skillet and heat over medium-high heat.
  8. Carefully lower the battered cod into the hot oil, working in batches so the pan is not overcrowded.
  9. Fry until the coating is deeply golden and crispy and the fish is cooked through. The thickest part of the cod should reach 145°F (63°C).
  10. Remove the fried cod with kitchen tongs and transfer it to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate. Keep the pieces separated so they stay crispy.
  11. Warm the tortillas. Warm the corn tortillas until soft and flexible.
  12. Assemble the tacos. Divide the citrus slaw between the tortillas and top each with a piece of crispy battered cod.
  13. Add sliced avocado and drizzle with the chipotle mayo.
  14. Serve immediately with fresh lime wedges for squeezing over the tacos.

Nutrition

Calories: 900kcalCarbohydrates: 66gProtein: 45gFat: 50gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gMonounsaturated Fat: 23gCholesterol: 100mgFiber: 8gSugar: 8g

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