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CRISPY BEER-BATTERED FISH



Crispy Beer-Battered Fish image

A local restaurant made a similar breading for shrimp po' boys, but we think this version's better. I serve the beer battered fish with a ranch dressing and hot sauce mixture as a dip. -Jenny Wenzel, Gulfport, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup cornstarch
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/3 cup beer or nonalcoholic beer
2 cups crushed unsalted top saltines (about 40)
4 cod fillets (6 ounces each)
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the cornstarch, baking powder, salt, Creole seasoning, paprika, cayenne and 1/2 cup flour. Stir in milk and beer until smooth. Place crackers and remaining flour in separate shallow bowls. Coat fillets with flour, then dip in batter and coat with crackers., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry fish in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513 calories, Fat 27g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 775mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

BEER BATTER FISH MADE GREAT



Beer Batter Fish Made Great image

This is a great beer batter fish recipe, and is very easy to do. We often fish all day with friends, and then cook the fish afterwards out on deck. Yummy and great!

Provided by Linda Olar

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
8 (4 ounce) fillets cod
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons paprika
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 egg, beaten
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Rinse fish, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Combine flour, garlic powder, paprika, 2 teaspoons salt, and 2 teaspoons pepper. Stir egg into dry ingredients. Gradually mix in beer until a thin batter is formed. You should be able to see the fish through the batter after it has been dipped.
  • Dip fish fillets into the batter, then drop one at a time into hot oil. Fry fish, turning once, until both sides are golden brown. Drain on paper towels, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 67.5 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 675 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

BATTER-FRIED FISH



Batter-Fried Fish image

Whether I'm fixing cod fillets or my husband's catch of the day, this fish fry batter makes the fish golden and crispy. Club soda gives it a different twist, and the sweet and zippy sauce complements the fish nicely. -Nancy Johnson, Connersville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 pound cod fillet
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 to 3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/3 cup club soda
Oil for deep-frying
1/4 cup orange marmalade
1 to 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish

Steps:

  • Rinse fillets in cold water; pat dry. In a large shallow dish toss flour and fish, 1 piece at a time. Combine next 9 ingredients. , In a cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1 in. of oil. Dip floured fillets in cornstarch batter; fry over medium heat until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 2-3 minutes on each side. Combine marmalade and horseradish; serve with fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Fat 12g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 420mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

LONG JOHN SILVER'S FISH BATTER



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Mom got this recipe from somewhere a long time ago and passed it on to me. Just multiply the amounts according to how much fish that you have to fry.

Provided by Mysterygirl

Categories     Grains

Time 5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Sift dry ingredients.
  • Add water and mix well.
  • Use to coat fish or chicken filets.
  • Cover the fish completely.
  • Deep fry until a nice golden brown.

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