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Beer Battered Cod
A classic recipe for a fish dinner
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 535 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , British
Ingredients
- 2 quarts canola or vegetable oil
- 1½ 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
- 1½ pounds 1-inch-thick cod filet cut into eight 3-ounce pieces
- 1½ cups beer, cold (12 ounces )
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.