Description
Crispy beer battered fish delivers a golden, crunchy masterpiece straight from classic British pub kitchens. Perfectly seasoned and fried to perfection, you’ll savor each flaky bite of this irresistible seafood delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 grams) fresh white fish fillets (cod or haddock)
- 1 cup (120 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) lager or pale ale
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Cooking Ingredient:
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Warm vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep fryer to 375°F, ensuring approximately 2 inches of oil depth for optimal frying.
- Create a smooth batter by whisking flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper together, then gradually incorporate beer until mixture reaches a consistent texture.
- Gently blot fish fillets with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring a crisp coating when fried.
- Dredge each fish fillet completely in the prepared beer batter, allowing excess to drip off before gently lowering into hot oil.
- Fry fish pieces for 3-4 minutes per side, turning once, until exterior develops a rich golden-brown color and fish becomes flaky and opaque.
- Transfer fried fish to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil and maintain crispiness.
- If preparing multiple batches, keep cooked fish warm in a preheated oven at 200°F to preserve temperature and texture.
- Garnish with fresh lemon wedges and serve immediately alongside tangy tartar sauce for a classic seafood experience.
Notes
- Choose firm white fish like cod, haddock, or halibut for the best crispy texture and consistent cooking.
- Use cold beer at refrigerator temperature to create an extra light and airy batter that results in maximum crunchiness.
- Test oil temperature with a small batter drop – it should sizzle and float immediately without burning, indicating perfect frying conditions.
- Gluten-free variation: Replace wheat flour with rice flour or gluten-free all-purpose blend to accommodate dietary restrictions while maintaining crisp coating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg