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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.

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Prep
20m
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Cook
15m
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Total
35m
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Serves
4
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Calories
420 kcal
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Rating
4.8 (234)

๐Ÿ›’ 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

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿณ Method

  1. 1

    Make the mango salsa: combine diced mango, half the red onion, jalapeรฑo, cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt and refrigerate.

  2. 2

    Blend sour cream with chipotle in adobo and a pinch of salt to make the crema.

  3. 3

    Whisk flour, beer, smoked paprika, and 1 tsp salt into a smooth batter.

  4. 4

    Cut fish into 3cm strips, pat dry, and dip into batter.

  5. 5

    Heat oil to 180ยฐC and fry fish in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden. Drain on paper towels.

  6. 6

    Warm tortillas on a dry skillet for 30 seconds each side.

  7. 7

    Assemble: tortilla โ†’ cabbage โ†’ fish โ†’ mango salsa โ†’ crema โ†’ extra lime squeeze.

๐Ÿ’ก Chef's Tips

  • โ†’Keep the beer ice-cold for an extra crispy batter.
  • โ†’Make the salsa at least 30 minutes ahead for the flavors to meld.
  • โ†’Double-dip the fish for extra crunch.

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