Beer Battered Fish Recipe
Simple and delicious beer battered cod or haddock made with a juicy, New England Style IPA.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 pounds cod or haddock filet cut into portions
- 24 ounces IPA or pale ale of your choice citrusy, fruity, hoppy IPAs are best
- 2 cups all-purpose flour plus 3/4 cup for dredging
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of paprika
- salt to taste
- lemon wedges for serving
- 48 ounces vegetable or canola oil 2+ inches of oil in a saucepan for frying
Instructions
- Add flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and a pinch of salt to a medium bowl. Whisk in the beer until smooth. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes while prepping the fish. The foam should subside entirely. Place 3/4 cup of flour in a shallow bowl. Set aside.
- In a Dutch oven or saucepan, bring oil to 365°F. This recipe works best if the fish is completely submerged in oil. Meanwhile, cut the cod filet into equal portions, pat dry with a paper towel, and season with salt and pepper.
- Dredge cod filets in flour, and then submerge in the beer batter. Remove, let excess drip off, and immediately transfer to the hot oil.
- Deep fry each piece for 4-5 minutes, flipping halfway through if not completely submerged in oil. Remove fish with a slotted spoon or spider strainer and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with lemon wedges, ketchup, tartar sauce, and fries of choice.
Notes
When preparing the beer batter, whisk all of the lumps out and let the batter rest for at least 10 minutes before battering the fish so the foam can dissipate.
1-inch thick pieces of cod or haddock make for the best results, as it fries quickly and evenly.
Cod or haddock is usually sold in large, long fillets. You can easily slice a large filet across several times into smaller individual portions that are ideal for frying.
This recipe works best with 2-3 inches of depth of oil in a pan so both sides can cook simultaneously and evenly.
Don't have a lot of oil? Use a smaller saucepan to increase the height of the oil volume and fry in batches. This works great for 2-3 servings.
Nutrition
Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 51.2g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 1.6g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 119mg | Fiber: 1.7g | Sugar: 0.4g