Description
Crispy battered white fish is the ultimate comfort food that will impress your family and friends. With a golden, crunchy exterior and tender, flaky fish inside, this dish is perfect for cozy dinners or summer barbecues. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, it’s a delightful addition to your recipe repertoire. Serve it hot with lemon wedges or your favorite dipping sauce for an unforgettable experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound white fish fillets (cod or haddock)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup beer (or sparkling water)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying (about 2 cups)
Instructions
- Pat dry the fish fillets with paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Gradually add beer until smooth.
- Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 350°F).
- Dip each fillet into the batter, ensuring it's well coated.
- Fry the coated fish for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg