Big John’s Beer Battered Fish
Recipe Details:
- Name: Big John’s Beer Battered Fish
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 16 minutes
- Description: Indulge in the crispy goodness of Big John’s Beer Battered Fish, a savory delight that’s quick and easy to prepare.
- Recipe Category: Canadian
- Keywords: < 30 Mins
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 1479.6
- Fat Content: 136.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 19.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 115.4mg
- Sodium Content: 1360.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 25.3g
- Fiber Content: 2.4g
- Sugar Content: 2.6g
- Protein Content: 39.1g
- Servings: 5
Ingredients:
- 3 cod fish fillets
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/2 cup beer
- 1/2 egg
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 pinches of salt
Instructions:
- Heat oil in a large pan, preferably cast iron, to approximately 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Sift together dry mustard and self-rising flour in a mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of the ingredients.
- Cut the cod fish fillets into approximately 2-inch wide strips, allowing for a manageable size for frying.
- Using a hand-mixer, blend the sifted flour mixture with water, beer, half an egg, granulated sugar, and salt until a smooth batter forms, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Dip each cod fish fillet strip into the prepared batter, coating generously to ensure even coverage.
- Quickly place the battered fish fillets into the hot oil, ensuring they are fully submerged for even frying.
- Fry the fish until they achieve a dark golden brown color on both sides, approximately 3 minutes per side, ensuring they are cooked through.
- Once fried to perfection, remove the beer-battered fish from the oil and drain excess oil by placing them on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve the Big John’s Beer Battered Fish immediately while hot and crispy for the best flavor and texture.
Additional Tips:
- For an extra crispy texture, consider using chilled beer in the batter mixture.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to prevent the fish from absorbing excess oil, resulting in a greasy texture.
- Serve the beer-battered fish with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce or aioli, for added flavor.
- To enhance the flavor profile, consider adding a pinch of your favorite herbs or spices to the batter mixture, such as paprika or garlic powder.
- For a healthier alternative, you can bake the beer-battered fish in the oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for approximately 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy and golden brown.
Enjoy the irresistible combination of tender cod fish enveloped in a crispy beer batter with Big John’s Beer Battered Fish recipe. Perfect for a quick and delicious meal that’s sure to satisfy your cravings in no time!
