Baja Beer-Battered Tilapia (Great for Fish Tacos)

INGREDIENTS:

Beer Batter
3/4 cup beer
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper


Fish
1 -1 1/4 lb tilapia fillets or 1 -1 1/4 lb any other mild white fish fillet
3 tablespoons canola oil


For Fish Tacos
12 (6 inch) whole wheat tortillas or 12 (6 inch) flour tortillas
2 -3 cups green cabbage, shredded or 2 -3 cups packaged coleslaw mix
1/2-1 cup pico de gallo or 1/2-1 cup salsa

DIRECTIONS:

1 Place all the Beer Batter ingredients in a blender; blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.

2 Transfer the batter to a shallow baking dish, add fish, turning to coat all sides.

3 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

4 Transfer one-third of the battered fish to the pan, placing each piece into a little oil.

5 Cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

6 Transfer cooked fish to a plate; keep warm.

7 Add 1 tablespoon oil and half the remaining fish to the pan; cook as directed above, reducing the heat if necessary.

8 Cook the remaining fish with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil.

9 Serve immediately.

10 To make tacos: fill tortillas with fish and cabbage then top with salsa. Enjoy!