Beer-Battered Cod

Name: Beer-Battered Cod
Ingredients: Vegetable oil, for frying; 2 large eggs; 1 cup beer; 1.5 teaspoons coarse salt; 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup all-purpose flour; Pinch of cayenne pepper; 1.5 pounds cod fillets, cut crosswise into ½-inch-thick strips; Corn tortillas, warmed; Toppings, including shredded cabbage, sour cream, and salsa such as pico de gallo

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By

Martha Stewart Editors

Updated on May 16, 2017

Servings:

8

Fried fish is the traditional filling of Baja tacos. They are simply garnished with shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, and sour cream.

Ingredients

Vegetable oil, for frying
2 large eggs
1 cup beer
1 ½ teaspoons coarse salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 ½ pounds cod fillets, cut crosswise into ½-inch-thick strips
Corn tortillas, warmed
Toppings, including shredded cabbage, sour cream, and salsa such as pico de gallo

Directions

Heat oil in a large cast-iron or heavy skillet until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375 degrees. Meanwhile, whisk together eggs, beer, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a medium bowl; set aside.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together flour, remaining teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and cayenne; add to egg mixture. Whisk until batter is well combined; let rest 15 minutes.
Dip fish strips one at a time into batter, letting excess drip off. Working in batches, drop carefully into hot oil; fry until fish is golden and crisp and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with warm corn tortillas, sour cream, salsa, and shredded cabbage.