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Tempura-Fried Fish Tacos with Tropical Salsa (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

Tempura-Fried Fish Tacos with Tropical Salsa (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Tempura-Fried Fish Tacos with Tropical Salsa (Emeril Lagasse)

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Ingredients:

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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 cup seltzer water , ice cold , or more as needed
vegetable oil , for deep-fryer
1 lb firm white fish fillets, such as grouper , striped bass , or cod , cut into 1-oz strips
salt and freshly ground black pepper
cayenne pepper , to taste
8 blue corn tortillas , warmed according to package directions
2 cups shredded napa cabbage
tropical salsa , recipe follows, for serving
hot chili sauce, for serving, optional (recommended : sriracha)
1/2 cup diced mango
1/2 cup diced papaya
1/2 cup diced pineapple
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
1/8 cup cider vinegar
2 fresh red chile peppers, seeded and minced
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes , or to taste
1/2 tsp sugar , or to taste (this will depend on the sweetness of the fruit)

Directions:

In a bowl whisk together the flour and baking powder. Whisk in 1 cup seltzer until smooth and let batter stand for 10 minutes. If necessary, thin batter with a bit more seltzer to reach consistency of crepe batter.
Place oil in fryer and preheat to 350 degrees F.
Season fish lightly with salt and pepper. Working in batches, dip each fish piece in the batter, transfer quickly to the fryer and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a paper lined plate to drain briefly before serving. Season again lightly with salt, pepper and cayenne on both sides.
Assemble the tacos by placing 1/4 cup of shredded cabbage and 2 pieces of fried fish in a warm tortilla. Top with 2 tablespoons of the Tropical Salsa and serve with hot sauce, if desired.
Tropical Salsa:
In a medium mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Let stand for 20 minutes in the refrigerator before serving.
Yield: 1 1/2 cups

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	289.55 Kcal (1212 kJ)
Calories from fat	17.63 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.96g	3%
Cholesterol	23.24mg	8%
Sodium	426.22mg	18%
Potassium	525.44mg	11%
Total Carbs	50.93g	17%
Sugars	7.28g	29%
Dietary Fiber	2.91g	12%
Protein	16.05g	32%
Vitamin C	12.4mg	21%
Iron	2.8mg	16%
Calcium	215.4mg	22%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	126.32 Kcal (529 kJ)
Calories from fat	7.69 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.85g	3%
Cholesterol	10.14mg	8%
Sodium	185.94mg	18%
Potassium	229.23mg	11%
Total Carbs	22.22g	17%
Sugars	3.17g	29%
Dietary Fiber	1.27g	12%
Protein	7g	32%
Vitamin C	5.4mg	21%
Iron	1.2mg	16%
Calcium	94mg	22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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