I found a recipe for Fish Tacos and YUM. I got hooked on them at Taco Del Mar, but at over $2 a taco, I can’t justify (or afford) them…. This one is better! Much better! This was modified a bit from the allrecipes.com version, took out the migraine inducing yogurt and modified the seasoning amounts some, plus I added a pico de gallo recipe, it has to have it! Even the KIDS liked it. UPDATE: As an alternate to the homemade fish, I’ve used frozen premade beer battered fish fillets. Homemade tastes better, but sometimes time is limited!
Fish Tacos
White Sauce
1 cup mayonnaise
1 lime, juiced
1/2 jalapeno pepper, minced
1 teaspoon minced capers
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
Pico de gallo
2 tomatoes, diced
1 onion, finely chopped
2 limes, juiced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
salt and pepper to taste
Beer Batter
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 cup beer
1 quart oil for frying
1 pound cod fillets, cut into 2 to 3 ounce portions
1 (12 ounce) package corn (or flour) tortillas
1/2 medium head cabbage, finely shredded
At least an hour in advance to let flavors combine: To make pico de gallo, in a small bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, lime juice, cilantro, jalapeno, salt and pepper. Set aside. To make white sauce, place mayo in a small bowl, 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).
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).
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, pico de gallo and white sauce.
Hi Amy!!!
I just wanted to THANK YOU so much for finding the secret TDM fish taco. My mom and I have been craving them forEVER!! But now they have been sort of ripping people off with little tiny pieces of fish and the rice is now just white with nothing else in it. AND they havent lowered their price. So again thanks a lot because now my mamma and I can try this recipe and be really happy.
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Yummy… Im going to have to try this recipe!
Thanks!
Outstanding. I had a real hunger for Taco Del Mar fish tacos when I saw that thawed fish in the refrigerator staring at me. These were even better and as a man who doesn’t cook much that was an accomplishment.