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BEER BATTERED
​FISH TACOS

This is a very simplified version of fish tacos. That is because my husband, son CJ, his friend Michael, and I were on vacation on Marco Island, Florida. The boys had gone deep sea fishing that day and came home with the most amazing fish. Captain Dan did an awesome job cleaning and filleting the fish into the perfect size pieces for fish tacos. They came home with a good sized bag of spanish mackeral and yellowtail. Beautiful!!  So, when they got home about 5 pm, I ran to the store, grabbed a few quick, simple ingredients and threw together a quick fish taco. Now, my choice would probably have been to grill or blacken the fish, but the two 14 year old boys must have everything fried. So fried it was!! A simple beer batter, an avocado, a bag of a kale slaw, some shredded cheese and we were in business. Oh yeah....and a few potatoes for parmesan fries on the side.

BEER BATTERED FISH TACOS

2  CUPS ALL PURPOSE FLOUR
1  TBLSP OLD BAY SEASONING
1  12 OZ BEER OF YOUR CHOICE
OIL FOR FRYING



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​In a large bowl sift together the flour and seasoning. Whisk in the beer. It should come together into a nice thick but smooth consistency.

Heat a generous amount of oil in a large saute pan. When hot enough, dip each piece of fish in the batter and then right into the frying pan. Fry on each side about 3 minutes or until golden brown.​
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At the store, I grabbed a bag of a beautiful kale slaw/salad that actually came with a very nice dressing. I sliced up and avocado. Shredded some cheese and toasted some quesadillas. Of course, I also grabbed some fresh lemons and tartar sauce to top them off. Then the boys got to put them together any way they wanted to. 
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These were so quick and easy but amazing with that fish right out of the ocean!! Can't get any fresher than that!! We love Marco!!
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The parmesan fries were a perfect side for these tacos. You can look for that recipe and some other variations in my recipe box!! ENJOY!!!
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  • Home
  • Nana's Blog
    • About Nana
  • PHOTO BUFFET
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    • APPETIZERS
    • BEEF
    • BRUNCH >
      • APPLE CINNAMON & RAISIN PANCAKES
    • CHICKEN >
      • CHICKEN FLORENTINA
    • DESSERTS >
      • HALLOWEEN FUN
      • RED VELVET WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
    • EGGPLANT
    • HOLIDAYS
    • LAMB
    • PASTA
    • PIZZA
    • POWER FOODS
    • ROLL WITH IT, MEATBALLS AND MORE...
    • SALADS
    • SAUCES/GRAVIES
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    • VEAL/PORK
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    • VERY IMPORTANT CHEFS >
      • FALLON STEAK
      • POWER BROWNIE BITES
      • POWER OAT BARS
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    • JUNIOR CHEF'S CIRCLE >
      • BLUEBERRY AND APPLE TURNOVERS
  • Featured Recipes
    • APPETIZERS >
      • BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP
      • LOADED GARLIC CHICKEN WINGS
      • PINEAPPLE & MANGO SALSA SALSA
      • PULLED PORK STROMBOLI
      • ROMEO'S BALSAMIC CHICKEN MEATBALLS
      • SAUSAGE & CRESCENT ROLL UPS
      • STROMBOLI FUN
    • BASICS >
      • BREAD CRUMBS
      • GARLIC & PARMESAN CROUTONS
      • RICOTTA CHEESE
      • SICILIAN DIPPING OIL
      • ROASTED PEPPERS
    • DESSERTS >
      • APPLE CRUMB MUFFINS
      • APPLE FRITTERS
      • APPLES IN A BLANKET
      • BIRTHDAY CAKE OREO STUFFED BIRTHDAY CAKE CUPCAKES
      • COCONUT BANANA PROTEIN MUFFIN
      • ICE BOX CAKE
      • PUMPKIN PIE PROTEIN BALLS
      • PUMPKIN SPICE GRANOLA
    • ENTREES >
      • AMENESTE
      • ASIAN CHICKEN BITES
      • CHEESY STEAK SANDWICHES
      • CHICKEN PARM MOZZ STUFFED CRSUT PIZZA
      • CHICKEN POT PIE
      • CROCK POT CHILI
      • HONEY MUSTARD GLAZED SALMON
      • ITALIAN WEDDING SOUP
      • LENTIL & QUINOA SOUP
      • MALL CHICKEN
      • PEA SOUP
      • SHEPARDS POT PIE
      • SHRIMP FRANCESE
      • SIMPLY DELICIOUS SKIRT STEAK
      • THE CJ BURGER
      • TOMATO ORZO SOUP WITH GRILLED CHEESE CROUTONS
    • SAUCES AND GRAVIES >
      • BARBECUE SAUCE
      • CUCUMBER TZATZIKI SAUCE
      • COFFEE & COCOA DRY RUB
      • GIGI'S SUNDAY GRAVY
      • GINGER & SPICE DRY RUB
      • HONEY MUSTARD SAUCE
      • VODKA SAUCE
    • SALADS >
      • BERRY FUN SALAD
      • CRAB AVOCADO STACK
      • FALL MEDLEY CHICKEN SALAD
      • KALE & ADUKI BEAN SALAD
      • QUINOA & KALE SALAD
      • SWEET CHILI SHRIMP
      • TRIFLE BOWL COBB SALAD
    • SIDES >
      • CHILI PEPPER BRUSSEL SPROUTS
      • CREAMY CRAB STUFFED MUSHROOMS
      • OVER STUFFED POTATOES
  • HOLIDAY TIME
    • CHRISTMAS COOKIES
    • A CHRISTMAS EVE FEAST
    • Holiday Parties...Here We Go!!! >
      • CHICKEN VODKA PARM SLIDERS
      • LOBSTER AVOCADO CROSTINI
      • RICE BALLS-ARANCINI
      • RISOTTO PRIMAVERA BALLS
      • SHRIMP RISOTTO BALLS
      • SPINACH AND RICE BALLS
      • STEAK SLIDERS
      • TOMATO RICOTTA CROSTINI
    • IT'S CHRISTMAS TIME!!!!! >
      • BACCALA
      • BACON WRAPPED SCALLOPS AND SHRIMP
      • CHOCOLATE CHERRY & ALMOND BISCOTTI
      • CRAB LEGS & LOBSTER TAILS
      • CRANBERRY PISTACHIO BISCOTTI
      • CREAM PUFFS
      • DECADENT CHOCOLATE THUMBPRINTS
      • ITALIAN LEMON COOKIES
      • KORALAKIAI
      • LEMON/ORANGE CANDIES
      • MINI CRAB CAKES
      • MINI PECAN PIES
      • PEANUT BUTTER CUP HEAVEN
      • RAINBOW COOKIES
      • RASPBERRY WHITE CHOCOLATE ALMOND THUMBPRINTS
      • RICE PUDDING
      • SWEDISH GINGERBREAD
      • TIRAMISU
      • ZUPPA DI PESCE
    • LET'S GET READY FOR THANKSGIVING >
      • AMAZING APPLE PIE
      • BANANA BREAD
      • BROCCOLI & CANNELLINI BEANS
      • BRUSSEL SPROUTS WITH PANCETTA AND PINE NUTS
      • BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP
      • CANDIED YAMS
      • TORTELLINI CHICKEN SOUP
      • CHOCK FULL OF CORN BREAD
      • CLASSIC ITALIAN SAUSAGE STUFFING
      • GINGER AND SPICE BUTTER
      • GRANDMA'S MASHED POTATOES
      • HERB & GARLIC BUTTER
      • HONEY WHISKEY GLAZED CARROTS
      • MASHED SWEET POTATOES WITH A PECAN CRUMBLE
      • MUSHROOM & BACON STUFFING
      • PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE WITH A CHOCOLATE GANACHE
      • PUMPKIN ICE BOX CAKE
      • PUMPKIN MUFFINS
      • PUMPKIN & SPICE COFFEE CAKE
      • SIMPLE CRANBERRY SAUCE
      • STRING BEANS ALMONDINE
      • STUFFED CAULIFLOWER
      • STUFFED TURKEY BREAST
      • STUFFED MUSHROOMS
      • THANKSGIVING...4 DAYS TO GO
      • THANKSGIVING....3 DAYS TO GO
      • THANKSGIVING...2 DAYS TO GO
      • THANKSGIVING...1 DAY TO GO
      • THANKSGIVING SHEPARDS PIE
      • THANKSGIVING SLIDERS
      • THE THANKSGIVING WRAP
      • TURKEY TIME
      • TWICE BAKED POTATOES
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