Beer Battered Fish
This beer-battered fish recipe brings back memories. Four years ago, I had the fortunate experience of flying overseas for a visit, with an eight-hour stopover in London. (Of course, that wasn’t the fortunate part!) Heathrow Airport is rather large, but in my ventures of exploring the many shops, I came across a pub-type restaurant. I sat down and ordered the beer-battered fish and chips and all I can say is OMG! It was honestly the best fish I had ever eaten. I’ve prepared a few different recipes at home since then, hoping for that same taste experience. I haven’t mastered it yet, but this recipe comes very close.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds cod or haddock (cut into 4-inch pieces)
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 cup Bisquick
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 large egg
- 1½ cups beer
- peanut or vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat four inches of peanut or vegetable oil in a dutch oven or deep-sided skillet to 370°F.
- Dry the fish pieces well, and season with one teaspoon of pepper or more if needed.
- In a large bowl, combine one cup of Bisquick with one tablespoon each of garlic powder and paprika.
- Add one large egg and mix well.
- Slowly, pour in one and one-half cups of beer and stir until incorporated without over mixing.
- Dip the fish pieces into the batter until well coated.
- Fry until golden brown on each side and transfer to a wire rack to cool. (Lay a baking sheet underneath the rack to catch any excess oil drippings.)
- Serve with fries and a side of coleslaw if desired.
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