easy fish tacos with kiwi salsa

Easy Fish Tacos with Kiwi Salsa

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Cod or any other firm white fish can be used to make these healthful fish tacos. The colors and aromas of the crispy tacos are enhanced with a vibrant kiwi salsa and red cabbage, which round out this simple dinner recipe. Patience is the key to perfectly golden, crunchy fish: wait until the oil is very hot before adding the battered pieces. Before you begin cooking, ensure sure the oil is at the proper temperature by dipping an instant-read thermometer into it.

Cooking Ingredients

    • 1 cup thinly sliced red cabbage

    • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

    • 1 cup diced peeled kiwi

    • 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion

    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

    • 1 tablespoon lime juice

    • 1 teaspoon finely chopped jalapeño pepper, plus slices for garnish

    • ¾ cup white whole-wheat flour, divided

    • 1 teaspoon baking powder

    • ¼ teaspoon salt plus a pinch, divided

    • ½ cup Mexican lager

    • 8 ounces skinned center-cut firm white fish, such as cod

    • 2 cups corn oil

    • 8 corn tortillas, warmed

Cooking Direction

    1. Place cabbage in a medium bowl and toss with vinegar. In a small bowl, mix together kiwi, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and jalapeño. Put aside.
    2. In a larger basin, whisk together 1/2 cup flour, baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and beer. Fish should be cut into eight pieces. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup flour on top. After shaking off extra flour, put the fish to the batter and flip it to coat.

    3. Next to the stove, set a baking sheet with a wire rack on it. In a medium skillet, heat the oil to 325 degrees Fahrenheit over medium-high heat. After letting extra batter drop off, add half of the fish to the skillet. Cook for about 3 minutes total, rotating once, or until the coating is golden. Repeat with the remaining fish after transferring to the rack and allowing the oil to reheat to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Add the final pinch of salt on top.

    4. If preferred, top the fish tacos with jalapeño slices, kiwi salsa, and the cabbage that was set aside.