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Crispy Beer Battered Fish

A delicious dish that brings a taste of the seaside right to your home with crispy batter and tender fish, perfect for parties or cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Seafood
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Fish and Batter

  • 700 g white fish fillets (like flathead, snapper, whiting, cod, tilapia, skinless, boneless)
  • ¼ cup rice flour
  • ¾ cup plain/all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup rice flour (makes it super crispy)
  • 1¼ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup very cold beer (anything other than dark beers like stout or porter)
  • 4 - 5 cups peanut oil (or vegetable, canola, or cottonseed oil)

For Serving

  • Tartare Sauce
  • Lemon Wedges
  • Homemade Crispy French fries or Baked Potato Wedges

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Pat the fish dry with paper towels. Cut the fish into batons about 7 x 3 cm (3 x 1¼ inches) or larger fillets if preferred.
  • Place ¼ cup of rice flour in a shallow bowl.
  • Heat 6 cm (2 to 3 inches) of oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat until it reaches 190°C (375°F).

Coating the Fish

  • Sprinkle a pinch of salt on 3 to 4 pieces of fish. Coat each piece in the rice flour and shake off the excess.
  • Mix the plain flour, rice flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, then pour in the very cold beer and whisk until combined. Don't over-mix; it's okay if lumps remain.
  • Dip each piece of fish into the batter, letting the excess drip off briefly.

Frying the Fish

  • Carefully lower the fish into the hot oil, one piece at a time, to avoid splashing. Don’t overcrowd the pot; fry in batches.
  • Fry for about 3 minutes, flipping the fish after 2 minutes, until it’s deep golden.
  • Remove the fish and let it drain on paper towels. Repeat this process for the remaining fish.

Serving

  • Enjoy your crispy fish hot! Serve it with tartare sauce, lemon wedges, and a fresh green salad dressed with vinaigrette. Pair it with crispy French fries or oven-baked wedges for a complete meal.

Notes

Use very cold beer for a light and crispy batter. Let the fish drain on paper towels to keep it crispy. For variations, try different types of fish or flavor the batter with spices or herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
Keyword Beer Battered Fish, Crispy Fish, Fried Fish, Homemade Tartar Sauce, Seafood Recipe
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