Beer Battered Cod

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4.5

93 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    535 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American, British

Beer Battered Cod

A classic recipe for a fish dinner

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Ingredients

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  • 2 quarts canola or vegetable oil
  • cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Pinch of ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • pounds 1-inch-thick cod filet cut into eight 3-ounce pieces
  • cups beer, cold (12 ounces )
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Instructions

  1. Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt, cayenne, paprika, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl; transfer ¾ cup of mixture to a rimmed baking sheet. Add baking powder to the bowl and whisk to combine.
  2. In a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat to 375 degrees. Meanwhile, thoroughly dry the fish with paper towels and dredge each piece in the flour mixture on the baking sheet; transfer the pieces to a wire rack, shaking off excess flour. Add 1¼ cups of beer to the flour mixture in the mixing bowl and stir until the mixture is just combined (the batter will be lumpy). Add the remaining beer as needed, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking after each addition, until the batter falls from the whisk in a thin, steady stream and leaves a faint trail across the surface of the batter. Using tons, dip 1 piece of fish in the batter and let the excess run off, shaking gently. Place the battered fish back onto the baking sheet with the flour mixture and turn to coat both sides. Repeat with the remaining fish, keeping the pieces in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  3. When the oil reaches 375 degrees, increase the heat to high and add the battered fish to the oil with tongs, gently shaking off any excess flour. Fry, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer the fish to a thick paper bag or paper towels to drain. Serve with your favorite French fries.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 535kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 54g (18%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 1261mg (53%) Potassium 877mg (25%) Fiber 1g (4%) Vitamin A 295IU (6%) Vitamin C 1.7mg (2%) Calcium 81mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 535 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 535kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 54g 18%
Protein 35g 70%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 1261mg 53%
Potassium 877mg 19%
Fiber 1g 4%
Vitamin A 295IU 6%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 2%
Calcium 81mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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