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white fish

🥗Healthier: salmon

💰Cheaper: pollock

Salmon is richer in omega-3 fatty acids, while pollock is a more budget-friendly option.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Greek yogurt offers more protein and fewer calories, while cream cheese can be a cheaper alternative.

In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of all purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of corn starch, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

Blend 1 egg with 1 cup of beer.

Quickly stir the liquid into the flour mixture, leaving a few lumps.

Set the batter aside.

In a medium bowl, mix together 1/2 cup of plain yogurt and 1/2 cup of mayonnaise.

Add the juice of 1 lime and mix until the consistency is slightly runny.

Mince 1 jalapeno pepper and 1 teaspoon of capers, then add them to the sauce along with 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of dried dill weed, and 1 teaspoon of ground cayenne pepper.

Stir the sauce thoroughly and set it aside.

Heat 1 quart of oil in a deep fryer, heavy skillet, or pot to 375 degrees.

Cut 1 pound of cod fillets into portions of 2 to 3 ounces each.

Dust the fish pieces lightly with flour, then dip them into the beer batter.

Fry the fish until crisp and golden brown, then drain on paper towels.

To serve, place a fried fish in a corn tortilla.

Top with shredded cabbage or lettuce, sliced jalapenos, diced tomatoes, cilantro, and the white sauce.

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