Description
Learn how to make crispy and flavorful Beer Battered Fish at home with this simple recipe. Perfect for a delicious seafood meal!
Ingredients
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For the Batter:
- 1 1/4 cup (5 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (4 ounces) cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons (6g) garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon (0.5g) cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon (2g) paprika
- 2 teaspoons (8g) baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoon (7.5) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (1g) white pepper
Other Ingredients:
- Oil for deep frying
- 1 1/2 cup (249.38g) beer
- 1 1/2 pound (680.39g) skinless cod fillet, cut into strips
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter: In a large bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, cayenne, paprika, baking powder, salt, and white pepper. Set aside a portion for dusting the fish.
- Preheat Oil: Heat oil in a skillet to 375°F.
- Mix Batter: Combine beer with the flour mixture to make a smooth batter.
- Coat Fish: Coat each fish strip in dry flour, then dip in the beer batter.
- Fry Fish: Fry coated fish until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Drain and Serve: Remove fish from oil, let excess batter drain, and serve hot with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.
Notes
- If the batter is too runny, gradually add flour until desired consistency.
- To keep fish warm and crispy, place on a rack in a 200°F oven while cooking remaining batches.
- Experiment with different types of white fish if desired.
- Nutritional values may vary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 380 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
