Fish Tacos San Diego Style Recipe 44

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk beer, flour and salt, blending well.
• Rinse fish and pat dry.
• Cut into six oblong pieces.
• In a deep skillet, heat about one inch of oil to 360°F
• Coat fish pieces in beer batter and drain briefly.
• Slide coated fish into oil.
• Turn when golden about one ot two minutes. Cook another one or two minutes on the other side and remove from oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
• Mix mayonnaise with a little water to thin, and add the mined garlic.
• To assemble the taco, add one piece of fish to each soft corn tortilla. Give the fish a squeeze of lime juice. Top with shredded cabbage, salsa and dressing.

Steps:

• Sauce: Combine all the ingredients together and set aside in the refrigerator until serving time Fish, if frying: 1) Combine the flour and salt, slowly whisk in the beer and mix until combined 2) Heat oil to 375 3) Dredge the fish in the flour and then dunk in the batter. Deep fry for about 3 minutes until golden brown and cooked through Fish, if baking 1) Preheat oven to 375 2) Sprinkle both sides of the fish with oil and then lightly sprinkle with the rest of the seasoning 3) Bake for 15 - 25 minutes until cooked through (the exact time will depend on the thickness of the fish) When ready to serve, Heat the tortillas on a grill or griddle until just pliable. Divide the fish among the tortillas and garnish with the sauce, cabbage, cilantro and red onion. Serve with a lime wedge on the side

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro and jalapeño (if using).
• In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise and sour cream until combined. Season to taste with the halved lime, salt, pepper and chipotle (if using).
• In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, chili powder and 1 1/2 teaspoons each of kosher salt and black pepper. Pour the milk into another medium bowl, and place the fish into it.
• Pour 1/4 cup of the peanut oil into a 12-inch frying pan and place over medium-high heat until it shimmers and is about to smoke. Remove the fish pieces from the milk bath and dredge them lightly through the flour mixture, shaking to remove excess. Add the butter to the pan. Place some fish pieces in the oil, without crowding them, and cook until deep golden brown on one side, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn carefully and cook for 1 minute more. Remove to a warmed, paper-towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt. Repeat with the remaining fish.
• Meanwhile, lightly grease a skillet with a drizzle of oil and set over medium heat. Heat the tortillas, one or two at a time, until they are soft and hot. Keep them warm, wrapped in a dish towel.
• Fill each tortilla with 3 pieces of fish, browned side up, followed by tomato salsa and a pinch of cabbage. Drizzle with the cream sauce. Serve 2 to 3 tacos per person, with lime wedges and hot sauce on the side.

Steps:

• For Fish: Pat fish dry and combine in a nonreactive bowl with lime juice, white wine and garlic. Set aside to marinate about 10 to 15 minutes.
• When fish is ready, remove it from the marinade, pat dry, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Heat a grill to medium-high. Rub with olive oil. Place fish on grill and cook for 5 to 8 minutes (depending on the thickness of the fillet), then flip with a spatula in one swift motion and cook another 5 to 8 minutes, until cooked through. Remove from grill, cut into strips and place in tortillas. Let guests add toppings.
• For the pico: Combine all ingredients in a bowl, and stir to combine.
• For the Avocado Cream: Place in a food processor, and blend until smooth.

Steps:

• To make beer batter: In a large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt. Blend egg and beer, then quickly stir into the flour mixture (don't worry about a few lumps).
• To make white sauce: In a medium bowl, mix together yogurt and mayonnaise. Gradually stir in fresh lime juice until consistency is slightly runny. Season with jalapeno, capers, oregano, cumin, dill, and cayenne.
• Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Dust fish pieces lightly with flour. Dip into beer batter, and fry until crisp and golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Lightly fry tortillas; not too crisp. To serve, place fried fish in a tortilla, and top with shredded cabbage, and white sauce.