Spicy Mango Fish Tacos
Crispy beer-battered fish with fresh mango salsa, pickled red onions, and a smoky chipotle crema. A fiesta in every bite.
๐ Ingredients
- 500g white fish fillets (cod or tilapia)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cold beer
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 ripe mangoes, diced
- 1 red onion, finely diced
- 2 jalapeรฑos, minced
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro
- 2 limes juice and zest
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp chipotle in adobo
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded purple cabbage
๐จโ๐ณ Method
- 1
Make the mango salsa: combine diced mango, half the red onion, jalapeรฑo, cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt and refrigerate.
- 2
Blend sour cream with chipotle in adobo and a pinch of salt to make the crema.
- 3
Whisk flour, beer, smoked paprika, and 1 tsp salt into a smooth batter.
- 4
Cut fish into 3cm strips, pat dry, and dip into batter.
- 5
Heat oil to 180ยฐC and fry fish in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden. Drain on paper towels.
- 6
Warm tortillas on a dry skillet for 30 seconds each side.
- 7
Assemble: tortilla โ cabbage โ fish โ mango salsa โ crema โ extra lime squeeze.
๐ก Chef's Tips
- โKeep the beer ice-cold for an extra crispy batter.
- โMake the salsa at least 30 minutes ahead for the flavors to meld.
- โDouble-dip the fish for extra crunch.
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