Monday, January 3, 2011

Beer Battered Fish



This is a kid (and adult) crowd pleaser! I've used different beers and various seasonings over the years so this is just a basic guide.  If you are concerned about the alcohol, use carbonated water instead.  You can also use any firm white fish. I have used cod and tilapia.









Beer Battered Fish


What you need:
  • Enough oil to deep fry the fish
  • 1 12-ounce bottle beer
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour , sifted
  • 2-3 heaping teaspoons of your favorite spice mix
  • Enough salt, pepper and garlic powder to season fish
  • 1 1/2 pounds deboned cod or tilapia fillets (most grocery stores already sale them deboned) cut into strips
  • 1/2 cup flour for dredging


What to do:
  • Pre-heat oil in a large pan.  The oil should be kept between 375-400 degrees
  • In a large bowl, pour in bottle of beer. Add 1 1/2 cups flour into the bowl, whisking gently until just combined. Stir in seasoning mix.
  • Season both sides of the fish with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
  • Dip the fish in the wet batter, then dredge in 1/2 cup flour.
  • Carefully place the fish in the hot oil.
  • Cook until golden brown, about 4-7 minutes depending on size of fillets or until cooked through.
  • Fry fish in batches and be sure not to overcrowd your frying pan.
  • Drain on a paper towel and enjoy with your favorite tartar sauce or a splash of malt vinegar!


Cook. Eat. Repeat.

1 comment:

My.Own.Pace said...

OMG!!! This looks sooo good!!! I hate that I cannot have any fish!!! Greg won't let me because of the mercury and being pregnant! Once I drop this baby in August, Imma need you to take a trip to Ohio and just cook up EVERYTHING!!! LOL. Glad you back to blogging!! Feel free to create a cookbook for me ::Hint Hint:: I'll give you $20 for it LOL