Fried Fish with Beer Batter
If you're wondering what to do with fresh whitefish, try this delicious Fried Fish with Beer Batter. This recipe calls for lager beer, so choose a favorite or experiment with something new! If you prefer batter with a stronger flavor, use dark beer.
Notes
Use dark beer for stronger flavor. Don't skimp on oil, and use a large pot, not a skillet. Use a skimmer between batches to remove burned bits of batter. Pat fish dry before dipping into the batter.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds whitefish fillets
- oil for deep frying
- 1 egg
- 1 lager beer
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 1/4 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Put oil in dutch oven or other deep pot to a depth of at least 3 inches.
- Set over medium-high flame.
- Cut fillets into pieces about 2 inches x 4 inches. In a bowl, mix egg, beer and 2 tablespoons oil together.
- Stir in flour and spices. Mix until batter is smooth; it should be a little runny.
- When oil is hot (350-360 degrees F), dip fish into batter with tongs or fingers, allowing excess batter to drip back into the bowl.
- Gently place fish in the oil and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Do not crowd fish; cook in batches.
- Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.
