Description
Crispy Beer Battered Fish is the perfect dish for any occasion, bringing a taste of coastal delight to your table. Featuring tender, flaky fish enveloped in a light and crispy beer-infused batter, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends. Whether served with lemon wedges or homemade tartar sauce, each bite delivers a satisfying crunch that will leave everyone wanting more. It's easy to make and ideal for casual gatherings or cozy dinners at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh white fish fillets (cod or haddock)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup lager or pale ale
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare your workstation by heating vegetable oil in a large frying pan or deep fryer to medium-high (about 2 inches deep).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Gradually add beer until the mixture is smooth.
- Pat fish fillets dry and thoroughly coat each piece in the batter.
- Carefully fry battered fish in hot oil until golden brown (about 4-5 minutes per side), avoiding overcrowding the pan.
- Drain cooked fish on paper towels and keep warm in the oven if needed.
- Serve with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For extra crunch, mix in panko breadcrumbs into the batter. Enhance flavor by adding spices like paprika or cayenne pepper. Non-alcoholic beer can be used for a family-friendly version.