Beer Battered Fish
This Beer Battered Fried Fish is deliciously crispy, airy, and light! Perfect for Baja-style Fish Tacos, Fish Taco Bowls, or with fries, a salad and lots of lemon juice!Only 4 ingredients. Ready in 35 minutes and 3 steps.
Ingredients
- Oil (sunflower, vegetable, canola, peanut or lard)
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour (for coating)
- 1 and 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 2 lb (900 g) tilapia (or cod, pollock, or mahi-mahi)
- 3 cups (370 g) all-purpose flour (for the batter)
- 20 oz (600 ml) light beer (like Corona, Modelo or pilseners, don't use dark beers as they're too heavy and bitter)
Instructions
- Preheat the oil. In a saucepan or skillet, add enough oil for the fish to be fully covered and allow to reach 350F-365F (175C-185C) over medium-low heat. This will take a few minutes so, meanwhile, go to step 2.
- Prepare the coating and batter. In a large plate or shallow bowl, add flour and salt for the coating, mix, then toss with the fish. In a separate bowl, add the flour, salt and beer (or water) and mix until smooth: the batter will be a bit runny, it’s okay, you’re supposed to dip the coated fish and fry.
- Fry. Quickly dip each fish stick into the batter then add to the hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes or until golden, flip then fry for another 3-4 minutes or until golden.Transfer to a plate lined with a few paper towels to absorb any extra grease. Enjoy!
Notes
Storing Instructions: Store any leftovers in an air-tight container, lined with paper towels to minimize sogginess, in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 days. Keep in mind that fried food is typically best eaten fresh as the crispy texture will soften up when stored!
Reheating Instructions: Reheat on a hot skillet (best if cast-iron) over high heat until the fish is hot and crisp again, add a light splash of oil, if desired!
Nutrition
Calories: 574kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 39gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 1828mgPotassium: 566mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.3gCalcium: 32mgIron: 5mg
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