Beer Battered Fish
Servings 8 servings
Calories 554kcal
Ingredients
- 2 - 2 1/2 lbs cod fillets cut into 4 x 2-inch pieces
- 1/4 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper adjust to taste
- 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp seafood seasoning i.e. Old Bay or similar
- 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 cup beer
- 6-8 cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Place the oil in a deep pot or dutch oven and heat to 365-370°F.
- Rinse and pat dry the cod fillets. Season lightly with salt and black pepper on all sides. Set aside.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, seafood seasoning, seasoned salt, paprika, garlic and onion powders. Remove 1/3 cup to a separate shallow dish.
- Whisk egg and beer into remaining dry ingredients until fully combined to form batter.
- Dip the coated cod fillet first into the reserved dry ingredients then into the batter allowing any excess to drip off. Carefully lower into the oil.
- Cook in batches for 6-8 minutes total, turning as needed until deep golden brown. Have nearby a pan lined with paper towels to drain. Season lightly with additional seasoned salt immediately upon removing from oil.
- Serve immediately with chips, malt vinegar or tarter sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 554kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 133mg | Sodium: 367mg | Potassium: 1148mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 201IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 2mg