Beer Batter Fish
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Prep:
6 min. -
Cook:
6 min. -
Serves:
2-3
Recipes
Recipe tags: breading-batter mix, easy difficulty, dinner, deepfry
Ingredients
| 1 lb | thawed fish fillets |
| ½ cup | beer |
| cooking oil, enough to cover fish as specified | |
| ⅓ box | Shore Lunch® Fish Beer Batter Mix |
Directions
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1
Cut fillets into 4” pieces and pat dry.
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2
Pour oil into a large skillet and preheat oil to 350°F. Use a thermometer to ensure that the oil reaches 350°F.
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3
Place dry batter mix into a medium bowl. Slowly add beer, mixing with a whisk or fork, until the beer is incorporated. The batter should be fairly thick and free of lumps. Add extra beer or batter mix as necessary to reach desired consistency.
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4
Dip fish pieces in batter, gently shake off excess and carefully place in preheated oil. Oil should cover fish pieces about halfway. Avoid overcrowding.
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5
Fry each side until done, about 2-3 minutes, turning once. Fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork.
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6
Remove cooked fish pieces from oil and drain on paper towels. For the crispiest texture, let fish stand for 1-2 minutes before serving.
Directions for Deep Frying
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1
Pour oil into a large Dutch oven or deep fryer to a depth that allows fish pieces to float while cooking. Dutch oven or deep fryer should be no more than 1/3 full of oil. Heat oil to 375°F.
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2
Prepare fish as directed above and fry until done, about 3-5 minutes. Fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork.
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3
Drain on paper towels and let fish stand for 1-2 minutes before serving.
Note: 1 (9-ounce) box of Shore Lunch Beer Batter coats about 2-3 pounds of fish. Use 1 (12-ounce) can or bottle of beer when using the entire box. Recipe Variations/Tips: Italian Style: Add 1 teaspoon of dried Italian seasoning and ½ cup Parmesan cheese to 1 box of batter mix. Prepare as directed above. Serve with pasta and your favorite red sauce. Fish Tacos: Add 1 teaspoon taco seasoning to 1 box of batter mix. Prepare as directed above. Serve with flour or corn tortillas and salsa. Non-alcoholic beer (or water) can be substituted for beer.