Latin American Mexican Taco Fish Taco Beer-Battered Fish Tacos with Tomato & Avocado Salsa for Two 4.3 (15) 14 Reviews Lovers of fried fish get the taste without all the calories, and the salsa adds a fresh, clean note. To complete the Baja theme, serve with black beans, some diced mango and a bit of light sour cream. By Stacy Fraser Stacy Fraser Stacy Fraser is an independent culinary professional based in Charlotte, Vermont. She was a kitchen manager at Burlington’s Penny Cluse Cafe for five years before joining the team at EatingWell, where she was test kitchen manager for 13 years. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 23, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Sylvia Geiger, M.S., RD See More As EatingWell’s former dietitian and nutrition advisor, Sylvia Geiger worked closely with the culinary and editorial team to ensure that our recipes are not only delicious, but also meet the nutrition parameters we have set for ourselves. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Cook Time: 40 mins Total Time: 40 mins Servings: 2 Yield: 2 servings, tacos & about 3/4 cup salsa each Nutrition Profile: Bone Health Diabetes-Friendly Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Low-Sodium High Blood Pressure High-Fiber Heart-Healthy High-Protein Low-Calorie Jump to Nutrition Facts Beer batter brings a crunchy texture to the fish in these flavorful tacos. Tilapia is a good source of vitamin D, which supports bone and immune health. The tortillas can be warmed in a microwave or oven before adding the fillings. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings Tomato & Avocado Salsa 1 large tomato, diced ¼ cup diced red onion ½ jalapeno, minced 2-3 tablespoons lime juice ¼ teaspoon kosher salt ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground pepper ½ avocado, diced ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro Pinch of cayenne, if desired Fish Tacos 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin ⅛ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste ⅓ cup beer 8 ounces tilapia fillet, cut crosswise into 1-inch wide strips 2 teaspoons neutral oil, such as canola or avocado 4 corn tortillas, warmed (see Tip) Directions To prepare salsa: Combine tomato, onion, jalapeno, lime juice to taste, kosher salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir in avocado and cilantro. Add cayenne (if using). To prepare tacos: Combine flour, cumin, salt and cayenne in a medium bowl. Whisk in beer to create a batter. Coat tilapia pieces in the batter. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Letting excess batter drip back into the bowl, add the fish to the pan; cook until crispy and golden, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Serve the fish with tortillas and the salsa. Tips Tip: To warm tortillas, wrap in barely damp paper towels and microwave on High for 30 to 45 seconds or wrap in foil and bake at 300 degrees F until steaming, 5 to 10 minutes. To make ahead: Cover and refrigerate salsa (Step 1) for up to 3 days. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, June/July 2005 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 401 Calories 16g Fat 39g Carbs 29g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 2 Serving Size 2 tacos & about 3/4 cup salsa Calories 401 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 39g 14% Dietary Fiber 8g 30% Total Sugars 4g Protein 29g 57% Total Fat 16g 20% Saturated Fat 2g 12% Cholesterol 57mg 19% Vitamin A 1042IU 21% Vitamin C 28mg 31% Folate 113mcg 28% Sodium 407mg 18% Calcium 77mg 6% Iron 2mg 12% Magnesium 97mg 23% Potassium 974mg 21% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.