Beer-Battered Fish

Name: Beer-Battered Fish
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North America, Midwest
Ingredients: Oil for deep-fat frying; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup very cold beer or nonalcoholic beer; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 4 cod fillets (6 ounces each); Optional: Tartar sauce and lemon wedges

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 5 min./batch

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Beer-battered fish is a key part of any good Friday fish fry—and it's easier to make at home than you think.

Ingredients

Oil for deep-fat frying
1 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup very cold beer or nonalcoholic beer
1 large egg, lightly beaten
4 cod fillets (6 ounces each)
Optional: Tartar sauce and lemon wedges

Directions

In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375°. In a shallow bowl, combine flour, baking powder and seasonings. Stir in beer and egg until smooth. Dip fillets in batter; allow excess to drip off.
Fry fish in hot oil in batches until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. If desired, serve with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

1 fillet: 338 calories, 20g fat (2g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 285mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 28g protein.

Make your own fish fry at home using a classic beer batter. If you're not a drinker, non-alcoholic beer can be used. Serve with fries, coleslaw and rye bread for a traditional restaurant combo. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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