Yields:
4 Servings
Difficulty: Easy
Prep Time: 20 Mins
Cook Time:
5 Mins
Total Time:
25 Mins
Beer battered fish is just that much better – light, airy and a crispy coating that reminds you of the best pubs in town. (You know, the kind that still uses a chalkboard menu) This recipe is sure to hit all the craving buttons, especially if you make the tartar sauce below. Do yourself a favour and throw some fries in the oven too! I love this recipe because the fish only takes minutes to cook – it’s the prep and things you can do ahead of time that’s the ‘not-so-heavy’ lifting.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Add the oil to a dutch oven, similar heavy pot or deep fryer until it's about 2-3 inches deep. Heat oil to 375 degrees F. (Using a thermometer is the most accurate way to heat your oil, overheating is not only dangerous but will cook the fish unevenly and over darken the coating)
- While your oil is heating, cut fish your fish. (at least 1 inch wide and 3 inches long) Don't forget to pat it dry with paper towels before you season it with salt and pepper, this will give you crispy fish!
- To make the beer batter, mix together flour, garlic powder and paprika. Stir in the lightly beaten egg, then slowly whisk in the beer until the batter is no longer lumpy. (Go slow with the beer or it'll be a foamy mess!)
- Check to the oil temp, if correct, dip the fish one piece at a time into the batter, then place in the hot oil. Fry for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the fish is golden brown. Rest on a wire rack and enjoy right away with coleslaw and fries! Looking for tartar sauce? Check out the notes section below!
Notes
- Want crispy fish? Dry your fish before you season, watch your temperature and don't put all the fish in the fryer at once.
- What type of fish? Halibut is best, however pricey. Tilapia, cod, walleye and shrimp work great too!
- Leftovers? These are great baked in the oven the next day and even for fish tacos.
- Tartar Sauce - Mix ingredients below in a bowl, chill and serve
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
1 cup finely chopped dill pickles
1 Tbsp dill
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 Tbsp finely chopped onion (optional, but really really good!)
- 1 cup Mayonnaise