Shrimp Crusted Fish Tacos

Shrimp Crusted Fish Tacos

Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Pint canola or vegetable oil
  • 5 Ounces halibut cod or tilapia
  • ¼ Teaspoon of salt
  • ¼ Cup rice flour
  • ¼ Cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tablespoons dried and ground shrimp
  • ½ Teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ Cup cold beer
  • Additional salt to taste
  • Corn tortillas
  • Your favorite toppings

Instructions
 

  • In saucepan with 1 inch headspace, preheat oil to 350 degrees.
  • Cut the fish fillet into ½ inch cubes, place in a bowl and season with salt.
  • In a bowl, combine the rice and all-purpose flour, dried shrimp, and garlic powder. Measure one tablespoon of the mixture, then add it to the bowl of cubed and salt seasoned fish. Tossing to coat.
  • Add the beer to the remainder of the batter, stirring fully to combine.
  • Dip the pieces of cubed fish into the batter, then slowly place them one-by-one into the frying oil. Do not over-crowd the pan, or the pieces will stick together. If the pieces sink to the bottom and stick, do not try to remove them, they will unstick on their own.
  • Cook the fish for 3-4 Minutes or until dark brown on the outside.
  • Remove cooked fish from oil, and place on cooling rack, seasoning with additional salt if desired.
  • Serve warm, and while crisp.