Beer-Battered Lake Trout Tacos

Dive into a tantalizing fusion of English and Mexican flavors with these Beer-Battered Lake Trout Tacos. This dish takes freshly caught lake trout, coats it in a crispy beer batter, and nestles it into warm tortillas with vibrant accompaniments for a refreshing outdoor meal.

Ingredients

🌾 2 cups Flour
🌽 ½ cup Cornstarch
🧂 2 teaspoons Salt
🌶 1 teaspoon White Pepper
🌶 Cayenne, to taste

For the Batter (for 1 fish; halve the dry mix)
🥚 1 Egg
🍺 1 Beer (Pilsner, e.g., with "Old Style" on the label)

Fish and Other Ingredients
🎣 1 Lake Trout, approximately 2 lbs
🌿 Canola Oil, about 1 cm deep, for frying
🌮 Tortilla
🥬 Slaw, cabbage-based
🥑 Guacamole
🧴 Crema, Mexican sour cream
🌶 Jalapeños, pickled, sliced

Instructions

1- Prepare Dry Ingredients:

• Combine flour, cornstarch, salt, white pepper, and cayenne in a Ziploc bag. This dry mix can be prepared in advance for convenience.

2- Prep Fish:

• Catch and filet the lake trout.
• Skin and cut into smaller pieces suitable for tacos.

3- Make the Batter:

• In a mixing bowl, blend half of the dry mix batch with 1 egg.
• Add the beer slowly, whisking continuously until you achieve a smooth, thin batter.

4- Heat Oil:

• Heat roughly 1 cm of canola oil in a non-stick pan to 375°F (190°C).
• Ensure readiness by checking if a drop of batter sizzles upon contact.

5- Fry the Fish:

• Pat fish pieces dry with a paper towel, dip each into the beer batter, and coat well.
• Gently lay the battered fish in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown and cooked through.
• Place finished fish on paper towels to soak up extra oil.

6- Assemble Tacos:

• Take each tortilla and layer it with slaw, a piece of fried fish, drizzled crema, guacamole, and sliced jalapeños.
• Serve immediately.

Prep Time: Approximately 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
Total Time: 25-30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Equipment: Ziploc Bag, Small Metal Whisk, Mixing Bowl (green, plastic), Non-Stick Pan (red exterior), Camp Stove, Paper Towels, Metal Tongs with Silicone Tips, Compostable Plates, Metal Fork, Wooden Spoon

Cooking Tips:

• Ensuring the fish is dry will help the batter adhere properly.
• Use light, carbonated beer to help the batter puff up.
• Monitor oil temperature with a thermometer for best results; overly hot oil will cook the batter too quickly.

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Beer-Battered Lake Trout Tacos

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