Welcome to the world of culinary delights, where the art of creating the perfect fish batter awaits your discovery. Fish, with its tender texture and delicate flavors, deserves a coating that enhances its natural goodness without overpowering it. Whether you prefer a crispy, golden-brown crust or a light and fluffy tempura-style batter, this article will guide you through the essential steps and techniques to achieve the perfect fish batter. From selecting the right ingredients and understanding the science behind batter formation to mastering the art of frying, you'll find all the knowledge and inspiration you need to transform ordinary fish into an extraordinary dish that will tantalize your taste buds.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
LONG JOHN SILVER'S FISH BATTER
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
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.
BEST FISH BATTER
A light, crispy batter that turns golden and bubbly. Fantastic for frying fish, calamari rings, prawns, shellfish, pineapple or banana fritters and good old Aussie potato cakes.
Provided by JNS381
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Using a fork, mix the melted butter through the flour and salt.
- Add the soda water or beer and mix. Don't worry about the lumps of butter. They disappear while frying and make the crispy batter bubbly.
- To make Aussie potato cakes, take a large potato and cut into thin, large slices.
- Coat with flour and then dip into the batter before frying.
UNBELIEVABLE FISH BATTER
In the early 1950's, I received this recipe on an open-line, talk-radio show. It makes the lightest, crispiest batter imaginable. This makes enough to coat approximately 2 pounds of fish.
Provided by MargeBC
Time 10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Whisk together the flour, milk, water, baking powder, and salt in a bowl until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 1.6 mg, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 1372.1 mg, Sugar 1 g
BEER BATTER FOR FISH
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cornstarch.
- In a large bowl, beat together eggs and milk. Mix in beer. Stir in flour mixture. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- In an electric deep fryer or a heavy saucepan, heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Coat fish in batter, and submerge in hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 772.1 calories, Carbohydrate 74.8 g, Cholesterol 142.2 mg, Fat 41.5 g, Fiber 10.9 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 491.7 mg, Sugar 3.7 g
BATTER-FRIED FISH
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
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.
THE BEST ALL PURPOSE DEEP FRY BATTER
We dont deep-fry a lot but when we do..we do a WHACK of stuff. I've tried numerous recipes and this by far is the cheapest, tastiest and works with everything. Fish and onion rings are phenomenol. Spices are to your own taste and can be adjusted to whatever taste you want. Believe me...I've added everything from curry to southwestern tastes, this 'basic' recipe is just a guideline to the spices and taste you are looking for. ENJOY, it's awesome.
Provided by Corilayn
Categories Meat
Time 20m
Yield 15 pieces of fish, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix all dry ingredients, except the extra flour, whisk together.
- Add beer and only mix lightly.
- DO NOT over mix. If there are flour lumps just squish with the back of a spoon.
- You want the mix to be blended but not overmixed as it will not 'puff up' when deep-frying.
- For fish,shrimp, and 'meaty or wet' items I usually towel dry them and dredge them in the additional flour.
- Then dip and cover in mixture. Let the excess drip off and when putting any item in the deep fryer -- use tongs.and dip whatever you are deep frying in the oil for about 10 seconds, then release.
- This prevents the food from sticking to the bottom of the fryer. (Took us a while to learn that technique).
- When it comes to fish or something long or big -- I just put the first inch or 2 in and let it bubble for a few seconds so that I know it won't sink to the bottom and stick. (I truly hated that with deep frying).
CRISPY BATTER FOR FISH & CHIPS
A classic. Our whole family will eat fish this way! I like to serve it with steak-cut french fries.
Provided by hollyberry
Categories Healthy
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix ingredients together.
- Dip cod into batter.
- Deep fry at 425F until cooked.
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
CLASSIC FISH AND CHIPS
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a medium-size bowl of cold water. In a separate medium-size mixing bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in the milk and egg; stir until the mixture is smooth. Let mixture stand for 20 minutes.
- Preheat the oil in a large pot or electric skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Fry the potatoes in the hot oil until they are tender. Drain them on paper towels.
- Dredge the fish in the batter, one piece at a time, and place them in the hot oil. Fry until the fish is golden brown. If necessary, increase the heat to maintain the 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) temperature. Drain well on paper towels.
- Fry the potatoes again for 1 to 2 minutes for added crispness.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 782.3 calories, Carbohydrate 91.9 g, Cholesterol 124.6 mg, Fat 26.2 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 44.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 860.7 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
Tips:
- Use fresh fish. The fresher the fish, the better your fish and chips will be.
- Use a light, fluffy batter. A heavy batter will make your fish and chips greasy and soggy.
- Season your batter well. Salt and pepper are essential, but you can also add other spices, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika.
- Don't overcrowd the fryer. If you overcrowd the fryer, the fish and chips will not cook evenly.
- Cook the fish and chips until they are golden brown. This will ensure that they are cooked through and crispy.
- Serve the fish and chips immediately with your favorite dipping sauce. Malt vinegar is a classic choice, but you can also use tartar sauce, ketchup, or remoulade.
Conclusion:
Fish and chips is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little practice, you can make fish and chips at home that are just as good as (or even better than!) the ones you get from a restaurant. So next time you're craving fish and chips, don't be afraid to give it a try at home. You might just surprise yourself with how easy it is to make.
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