Description
Crispy Beer Battered Fish is a delightful dish that combines golden, flaky fish with a light, crunchy batter. Perfect for gatherings or family dinners, this recipe evokes memories of summer cookouts and beachside fun. Simply prepare the ingredients and follow the steps to create an impressive meal that pairs beautifully with fries or a fresh salad. Get ready to wow your guests with this delicious and easy-to-make dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound white fish fillets (cod or haddock)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup lager or pale ale beer
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Oil for frying (approximately 2 cups)
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the fish fillets.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in cold beer until smooth.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Dip each fillet into the batter until fully coated, then carefully place in hot oil.
- Fry for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg