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Baja fish paste

Ingredients

* 3/4 cup beer, preferably lager or pilsner
* 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
* 1/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
* 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
* 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
* 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
* 1-1 1/4 pounds tilapia, or other firm white fish, sliced into 1/2-inch-by-2-inch strips
* 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided

Preparation

1. Place beer, all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, salt, oregano, mustard, cayenne and pepper in a blender; blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary. Transfer the batter to a shallow baking dish. Add fish, turning to coat all sides.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Transfer one-third of the battered fish to the pan, placing each piece into a little oil. Cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer cooked fish to a plate; keep warm. Add 1 tablespoon oil and half the remaining fish to the pan; cook as directed above, reducing the heat if necessary. Cook the remaining fish with the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Serve immediately.

Tips & Notes

* Make Ahead Tip: The fish is best when served immediately, but will keep, wrapped, in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. To reheat, place on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes at 375°F.

Nutrition

Per serving: 120 calories; 6 g fat ( 0 g sat , 3 g mono ); 33 mg cholesterol; 4 g carbohydrates; 11 g protein; 0 g fiber; 112 mg sodium; 180 mg potassium.

Exchanges: 2 lean meat