Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
2 lb

halibut

cut into 2x1 inch pieces

1 box

tempura batter

1.5 cup

club soda

2 cup

Napa cabbage

shredded

0.5 cup

red onion

thinly sliced

8 unit

corn tortillas

1 unit

fresh cilantro

sprigs

2 unit

limes

cut into wedges

1 tsp

salt

to taste

1 tsp

pepper

to taste

1 cup

peanut oil

for frying

1 cup

sour cream

1 unit

chipotle

minced

1 tsp

salt

to taste

1 tsp

pepper

to taste

Step 1
~3 min

Heat peanut oil to 350F in a large dutch oven or deep fryer.

Step 2
~3 min

In a 9" x13" glass dish, combine club soda and tempura batter mix.

Step 3
~3 min

Season fish with salt and pepper.

Step 4
~3 min

Coat pieces of fish in batter.

Step 5
~3 min

Carefully drop the battered fish into the hot oil.

Step 6
~3 min

Fry for about 3 minutes until golden brown.

Step 7
~3 min

Drain the fried fish on paper towels.

Step 8
~3 min

Warm tortillas in the microwave or in a dry skillet over medium heat.

Step 9
~3 min

Prepare Chipotle Cream by combining sour cream and minced chipotle with its sauce to taste.

Step 10
~3 min

Pile some fried fish on each corn tortilla.

Step 11
~3 min

Top with chipotle cream, red onion, cabbage, and cilantro sprigs.

Step 12
~3 min

Squeeze on some fresh lime juice and enjoy.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Make the chipotle cream ahead of time.

Don't overcrowd the fryer.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Chipotle cream can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium (frying)
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of Mexican rice and beans.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Mexican Rice
Refried Beans
Guacamole
Pico de Gallo

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Baja California, Mexico

Cultural Significance

Popular street food and beach food.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Cinco de Mayo
Mexican Independence Day

Occasion Tags

Casual
Party
Weeknight Dinner

Popularity Score

75/100

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