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Crispy Beer-Battered Fish Tacos with Spicy Mango Habanero Slaw

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These crispy beer-battered fish tacos paired with a spicy mango habanero slaw deliver a perfect balance of crunch, heat, and fresh flavors, ideal for quick weeknight meals or casual entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or haddock), skin removed and cut into 3-inch pieces
  • 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
  • 1 cup (240 ml) cold beer (lager or pilsner), chilled (e.g., Modelo Especial)
  • 1 tsp baking powder (optional, for extra crispness)
  • 1 tsp salt, plus more for seasoning
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • Vegetable oil (canola or peanut oil) for frying
  • 1 medium ripe mango, peeled and julienned or thinly sliced
  • 2 cups (150 g) shredded green cabbage (or pre-shredded coleslaw mix)
  • 1 medium carrot, grated or julienned
  • ¼ cup (10 g) fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 small habanero pepper, finely minced (reduce or omit for less heat)
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise (use vegan mayo for dairy-free)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas (6-inch size)
  • Optional: sliced avocado, extra lime wedges, hot sauce

Instructions

  1. Prepare the slaw: In a large bowl, combine shredded cabbage, grated carrot, julienned mango, chopped cilantro, and minced habanero pepper.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey, mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  3. Pour the dressing over the slaw mix and toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  4. Make the beer batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
  5. Slowly pour in the cold beer, whisking continuously until the batter is smooth and free of lumps. Chill the batter in the fridge while heating oil.
  6. Heat about 2 inches (5 cm) of vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat to 350°F to 375°F (175°C to 190°C).
  7. Pat fish pieces dry with paper towels and lightly dust each piece with flour.
  8. Working in batches, dip each floured fish piece into the beer batter, letting excess drip off, then carefully lower into hot oil.
  9. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until batter is golden and crispy and fish flakes easily with a fork.
  10. Use a slotted spoon to transfer fried fish to a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil.
  11. Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave wrapped in a damp paper towel until pliable and warm.
  12. Assemble tacos by placing two to three pieces of crispy fish on each tortilla, topping generously with spicy mango habanero slaw, and adding optional sliced avocado or a squeeze of lime.

Notes

Keep the beer batter cold and oil temperature between 350°F and 375°F for best crispiness. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding and soggy fish. Rest the slaw in the fridge for at least 15 minutes to meld flavors and soften heat. For gluten-free, use gluten-free flour and beer or sparkling water. Adjust habanero heat to taste or substitute with milder peppers. Reheat leftover fish in a 375°F oven for 8-10 minutes to restore crispness.

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