Beer-Battered Fish

Name: Beer-Battered Fish
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour; Kosher salt; 1/2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning; 1 (12-oz.) bottle lager (such as Harp's); 1 large egg, beaten; 2 lb. cod, cut into 12 pieces; Freshly ground black pepper; Vegetable oil, for frying; Lemon wedges, for serving

By Makinze GoreUpdated: Mar 2, 2022

Approved by the Delish Test Kitchen

4.3

10 Ratings

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Yields:

6 serving(s)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Cal/Serv:

609

There's nothing super crazy about this recipe, but when you do it right, it's absolutely perfect. For optimal crispiness, here's what to remember:

Let the batter sit for 10 minutes before dredging the fish. This activates the batter and is what helps it puff up when it fries.
Dry your fish with paper towels before dredging (just like you would for fried chicken).
Don't overcrowd the pot! If you add too many pieces, the temperature of your cooking oil will drop and your food won't fry thoroughly; your fish will also end up absorbing a bunch of oil and be soggy, not crisp.
Place your fish on paper towel lined plates or cooling rack. It will help the fish not sit in excess oil making it automatically start to lose its crispness.

Cod is awesome but other fishes that work great are other substantial, flakey white fishes like haddock, pike and pollock. And since you have already heated up some oil, throw in a batch of fries to complete the meal. To make them closer to the authentic British style chip, just cut them a little bit thicker and shorter. No need to be perfect, the irregular shape and size is truer to what you might find in a chip shop.

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Ingredients

Nutrition Information

Per Serving (Serves 6)

Calories609 Fat40 gSaturated fat3 gTrans fat0 gCholesterol96 mgSodium668 mgCarbohydrates26 gFiber1 gSugar0 gProtein32 gVitamin D2 mcgCalcium41 mgIron2 mgPotassium697 mg

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

Directions

1. Step 1In a large bowl, whisk together flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and Old Bay, then whisk in beer and egg. Let sit for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2Dry cod with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
3. Step 3In a large pot over medium heat, add enough oil to come up 3 inches and heat to 375°. Working in batches, coat cod in batter then carefully drop in heated oil. Fry until golden and fish is cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes, flipping fish halfway through. Remove and place on a paper towel–lined plate and season with salt.
4. Step 4Serve with lemon wedges.