Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsReyes MezcaleriaSinaloan Fish Tacos Recipe

Sinaloan Fish Tacos Recipe

Inspired by Reyes Mezcaleria
Time45m
Serves4

cerveza battered & fried snapper, marinated cabbage, red onion, chipotle aioli - two per order

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Ingredients

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Fish

Tacos

Method

Preparing Fish

  1. 1

    Dry Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.

  2. 2

    Batter Preparation

    Gradually whisk in the beer until the batter is smooth and well combined. Allow the batter to rest for 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Heating Oil

    Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat until hot.

  4. 4

    Battering Fish

    Dip each snapper fillet into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off before carefully placing it in the hot oil.

  5. 5

    Frying Fish

    Fry the fish for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Making Cabbage Slaw

  1. 6

    Mixing Slaw Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the sliced cabbage and red onion.

  2. 7

    Marinating Slaw

    Drizzle with lime juice and sprinkle with salt to taste. Toss well to combine and let sit for at least 15 minutes.

Preparing Chipotle Aioli

  1. 8

    Making Aioli

    In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, minced chipotle peppers, minced garlic, and lime juice. Mix until well blended.

Assembling Tacos

  1. 9

    Warming Tortillas

    Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat until pliable.

  2. 10

    Assembling Tacos

    Place a piece of fried snapper on each tortilla, then top with marinated cabbage slaw and a drizzle of chipotle aioli.

  3. 11

    Serving

    Serve immediately and enjoy your Sinaloan Fish Tacos!

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