If you're looking for a classic dish that is both delicious and easy to make, beer batter fish fillets are the perfect choice. With a crispy, golden-brown coating and tender, flaky fish inside, this dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Whether you're serving it up for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, beer batter fish fillets are sure to impress.
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BEER BATTERED FISH
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 Chef Sunshine
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
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 one 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 2120.1, Fat 219.8, SaturatedFat 28.6, Cholesterol 72.4, Sodium 656.8, Carbohydrate 16.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.3, Protein 23.7
THE BEST BEER BATTERED FISH
Beer batter can be contentious. When done right, it is light, airy, and crunchy-perfectly complimenting the fillet within. When done poorly, it can be heavy, doughy, and overpowering. Beer battered fish takes more attention to detail than other method of frying, so it's best to work in small batches...
Provided by Jesse Griffiths
Categories Main
Yield 3-4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Season the fish with salt and pepper.
- Mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl with a whisk.
- Dredge the fillets well in the flour mix, shaking off any excess. Refrigerate fillets until ready to fry.
- When the oil is hot, add the beer and honey to the flour mixture and stir well. A couple of lumps are preferable, so don't overwork it. Add a couple ice cubes to the batter.
- Dip a couple of fillets into the batter, coating them completely. Allow any excess batter to drain off.
- Gently place them into the 375°F oil and fry for 30 seconds.
- Flip the fillet, exposing the more-cooked bottom. Drizzle a little bit of batter on top. Flip the fillet back over and drizzle a little batter on top again. Don't overdo it, but just add a thin layer of additional batter.
- Fry the fish until deep golden brown, about 2 minutes total for fish that's an inch thick. Serve immediately.
BEER BATTER FISH MADE GREAT
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
BEER BATTER FISH FILLETS
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, salt, baking powder, and dill. Add beer, milk, and eggs; mix well.
- Place fish fillets in batter mixture, coat well, and let stand for 15 minutes.
- Heat deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place fish in hot oil, and fry until golden brown. Cook fish in batches to maintain oil temperature. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.3 calories, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 92 mg, Fat 30.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 19.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 458.3 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
CRISPY BEER-BATTERED FISH
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
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.
FRIED FISH WITH VODKA AND BEER BATTER
Heston Blumenthal, the chef at the Fat Duck near London, updated classic British fish and chips in his book "In Search of Perfection" (Bloomsbury, 2006), using a batter that includes beer and vodka. The alcohol dissolves some of the gluten proteins in the wheat flour, so the crust doesn't get tough and boils off faster than water, so the batter dries out, crisps and browns quickly, before the delicate fish inside overcooks. The coating ends up especially crunchy - with each bite, you crush many thin layers of crust.
Provided by Harold McGee
Categories dinner, seafood, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Rinse fish fillets, and dry with paper towels. Season well with salt and pepper, and dust with rice flour, shaking off any extra. Set aside.
- Place a wide, deep pan over medium heat. Add oil to a depth of at least 1 1/2 inches, and bring to 375 degrees on a deep-fry thermometer. In a medium bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, 1 1/4 cups rice flour, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Slowly stir in the vodka and beer to make a batter. (Don't make batter ahead of time, or the bubbles from the lager will be lost.)
- Dip one fillet into batter to coat it completely, then lower into hot oil. Repeat with other fillets, working in batches if needed. When undersides of fillets are golden brown, after 1 or 2 minutes, turn, and brown other sides, a minute or two. Lift from oil, drain and serve.
BEER-BATTER FISH
My favourite way to cook fish. It just melts in your mouth! It also has a sweet taste, very good! Cut the fish into 2-inch chunks to make pop-corn fish!
Provided by Cody in Ontario
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 10 Fish fillets, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix beer and milk.
- Whisk in flour.
- Add remaining ingredients.
- Batter fish and put in deep fryer until golden brown.
- If too thick add more milk.
- But remember its supposed to be very thick!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.2, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 3.4, Sodium 123.3, Carbohydrate 49.7, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 13.5, Protein 5.5
Tips:
- Choose the right fish. White-fleshed fish like cod, tilapia, and flounder work best for beer batter.
- Use a light beer. A light beer will give you a crispy batter without overpowering the flavor of the fish.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make it tough.
- Let the batter rest for a few minutes before frying. This will help the batter to adhere to the fish.
- Fry the fish in hot oil. The oil should be at least 350°F (175°C).
- Don't overcrowd the pan. Frying too much fish at once will lower the temperature of the oil and make the fish soggy.
- Cook the fish until it is golden brown and flaky. The fish is done cooking when it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Conclusion:
Beer-battered fish fillets are a delicious and easy-to-make meal. With the right ingredients and a little bit of practice, you can make beer-battered fish fillets that are crispy, flaky, and full of flavor. Serve them with your favorite sides like tartar sauce, coleslaw, or french fries. Enjoy!
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