CLINTON KELLY'S FRIED FISH TACOS

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Fried Fish Tacos Recipe: A bright cabbage slaw and chipotle crema add brightness and acidity to fried halibut.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds Halibut (cut into 1"x4" pieces)
1 1/2 cups Flour
Salt
freshly cracked Black Pepper
12 ounces Dark Mexican Beer
Corn Tortillas (6-inch; warmed)
Cilantro (to garnish)
Lime Wedges (to garnish)
Vegetable Oil (for frying)
For the Spicy Crema:
2/3 cup Mayonnaise
2 teaspoons chopped Chipotle Peppers (in adobo sauce)
Salt
For the Cabbage Slaw:
2 cups shredded Green Cabbage
1/2 Red Onion (slivered & rinsed with water)
2 tablespoons White Wine Vinegar
2 Limes (juice)
Salt
freshly cracked Black Pepper

Steps:

Prepare the Spicy Crema and Cabbage Slaw before cooking fish.
Vegetable Oil (for frying)2 1/2 pounds Halibut (cut into 1"x4" pieces)Saltfreshly cracked Black Pepper1 1/2 cups Flour12 ounces Dark Mexican Beer
Preheat oil to 350 F.Pat fish dry and season lightly with salt and pepper. In a bowl, whisk together the flour with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in beer and set aside.
Working in batches, dip the fish into the beer batter to coat completely, allowing excess to drip back into bowl. Gently place in the hot oil. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until rich golden. Remove from oil to a paper towel-lined plate and season with salt.
Corn Tortillas (6-inch; warmed)Cilantro (to garnish)Lime Wedges (to garnish)
To assemble, spread a tablespoon of spicy crema onto the center of a corn tortilla. Place a piece of fried fish over sauce. Top with Cabbage Slaw. Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.
3 cup Mayonnaise2 teaspoons chopped Chipotle Peppers (in adobo sauce)Salt
For the Spicy Crema:Stir together the ingredients and adjust seasoning to taste.
cups shredded Green Cabbage1/2 Red Onion (slivered & rinsed with water)2 tablespoons White Wine Vinegar2 Limes (juice)Saltfreshly cracked Black Pepper
For the Cabbage Slaw:Toss all the ingredients together in a large bowl and set aside. This can be covered and store in the fridge a few hours in advance.Helpful Tips:1.Rinse the sliced onions in cold water to reduce their strong flavor. Or, you can substitute the raw onions for pickled onions, if you prefer.2.Cod or mahi-mahi would be good alternatives for the halibut.