Beer-Battered Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw and Lime Crema

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-05 · Updated 2026-06-05

Crispy beer-battered white fish nestled in warm tortillas, topped with tangy cabbage slaw and a zesty lime crema for a perfect balance of crunch and creaminess. This Mexican-inspired taco and burrito recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs white fish fillets (cod or tilapia), all-purpose flour, cold lager beer for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb white fish fillets (cod or tilapia)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cold lager beer
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• for frying, about 4 cups vegetable oil
• 8 small corn tortillas
• 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
• 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt (for slaw)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1 tsp salt. Gradually pour in 1 cup cold lager beer, whisking until the batter is smooth and thick enough to coat fish.
2. Step 2: Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat to 350°F. Pat dry 1 lb white fish fillets and cut into 3-inch strips.
3. Step 3: Dip each fish strip into the beer batter to coat evenly. Carefully lower into hot oil and fry in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
4. Step 4: In a medium bowl, toss 2 cups shredded green cabbage, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, 2 tbsp lime juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper to make slaw.
5. Step 5: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 1/2 tsp ground cumin to make lime crema.
6. Step 6: Warm 8 small corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side. Assemble tacos by placing fried fish strips on tortillas, topping with cabbage slaw and drizzling with lime crema. Serve immediately.