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Captain D's Crispy Batter-Dipped Fish (Copycat)
This recipe replicates Captain D's crispy batter-dipped fried fish using cod or similar white fish. The fish is coated in a batter made from a mixture of flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, cayenne pepper, and water. Once dipped in the batter, the fillets are fried in hot oil until golden brown and crisp. The frying technique aims to set the batter well for a uniform, crunchy crust around moist, tender fish inside.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
538 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Ingredients
- vegetable oil for frying
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 2 pounds cod or hake or other white fish
Instructions
- Preheat the oil to 350°F in a deep fryer or a medium-sized saucepan.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and cayenne pepper. Whisk in the water. The batter will get a little foamy. Continue to mix.
- Pat the fish dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Dip the fish in the batter to fully coat each fillet.
- Deep-fry the fillets for 3 to 4 minutes until they are golden brown. If you choose to fry multiple pieces at once, you may want to separate the pieces when cooking.
- When the fish has finished cooking, let it drain on a wire rack.
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Notes
- Dip fish halfway into the oil before fully submerging to help set the batter and prevent sticking.
- Maintain oil temperature at 350°F between batches for consistent crispiness.
- Drain fried fish on a wire rack to keep the coating crispy rather than soggy.
Nutrition Information
Calories
538kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
45g
(90%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
1295mg
(54%)
Potassium
1289mg
(27%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Vitamin A
195IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
2.3mg
(3%)
Calcium
176mg
(18%)
Iron
3.3mg
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 538
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 538kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1295mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 1289mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 195IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2.3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 176mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3.3mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.