Healthy Latin American Recipes Healthy Mexican Recipes Healthy Taco Recipes Healthy Fish Taco Recipes Beer-Battered Fish Tacos with Tomato & Avocado Salsa for Two 4.3 (15) 14 Reviews Lovers of fried fish get the taste without all the calories, and the salsa adds a fresh, clean note. To complete the Baja theme, serve with black beans, some diced mango and a bit of light sour cream. By Stacy Fraser Updated on June 23, 2020 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Cook Time: 40 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 2 Yield: 2 servings, tacos & about 3/4 cup salsa each Nutrition Profile: Bone Health Diabetes Appropriate Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Heart Healthy High Blood Pressure High Fiber High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low Sodium Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients Tomato & Avocado Salsa 1 large tomato, diced ¼ cup diced red onion ½ jalapeno, minced 2-3 tablespoons lime juice ¼ teaspoon kosher salt ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground pepper ½ avocado, diced ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro Pinch of cayenne, if desired Fish Tacos 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin ⅛ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste ⅓ cup beer 8 ounces tilapia fillet, cut crosswise into 1-inch wide strips 2 teaspoons canola oil 4 corn tortillas, warmed (see Tip) Directions To prepare salsa: Combine tomato, onion, jalapeno, lime juice to taste, kosher salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir in avocado and cilantro. Add cayenne (if using). To prepare tacos: Combine flour, cumin, salt and cayenne in a medium bowl. Whisk in beer to create a batter. Coat tilapia pieces in the batter. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Letting excess batter drip back into the bowl, add the fish to the pan; cook until crispy and golden, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Serve the fish with tortillas and the salsa. Tips Tip: To warm tortillas, wrap in barely damp paper towels and microwave on High for 30 to 45 seconds or wrap in foil and bake at 300 degrees F until steaming, 5 to 10 minutes. To make ahead: Cover and refrigerate salsa (Step 1) for up to 3 days. Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 401 Calories 16g Fat 39g Carbs 29g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 2 Serving Size 2 tacos & about 3/4 cup salsa Calories 401 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 39g 14% Dietary Fiber 8g 30% Total Sugars 4g Protein 29g 57% Total Fat 16g 20% Saturated Fat 2g 12% Cholesterol 57mg 19% Vitamin A 1042IU 21% Vitamin C 28mg 31% Folate 113mcg 28% Sodium 407mg 18% Calcium 77mg 6% Iron 2mg 12% Magnesium 97mg 23% Potassium 974mg 21% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved