Best 9 Cod Fish Batter Recipes

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**Discovering the Culinary Delights of Cod Fish Batter: A Journey Through Crispy Textures and Savory Flavors**

Cod, a versatile fish renowned for its mild, flaky texture and delicate flavor, takes center stage in this culinary exploration of cod fish batter. Our culinary journey begins with a classic beer batter, where cod fillets are enveloped in a golden-brown, crispy coating, thanks to the magic of carbonated beer. This classic is followed by a tantalizing tempura batter, where cod fillets are adorned with a light and airy Japanese-style batter, resulting in a delightful crunch. Next, we venture into the realm of panko-crusted cod, where crispy panko breadcrumbs create a golden-brown exterior, while the cod remains tender and succulent within. Last but not least, a gluten-free almond flour batter offers a healthier alternative, providing a crispy coating without compromising on flavor. Each recipe promises a unique symphony of flavors and textures, catering to diverse culinary preferences and dietary needs.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY BATTERED COD



Easy Battered Cod image

Battered fish doesn't get much easier than this. If you're looking for a quick protein to put on the table, fried cod is the way to go. The Cajun spice gives the batter a little kick without making it overly spicy, making it a tasty dinner for eaters of all ages.

Provided by Sarah Walker Caron

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

Extra light olive oil or canola oil
1 lb cod fillets (make sure they are boneless)
1 cup all purpose flour
1 tsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp salt
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
1 egg, beaten

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, add oil to about 1/4 inch depth. Turn the burner on to just below medium and heat the oil.
  • Rinse the cod fillets and set aside. Stir together the flour, Cajun seasoning, salt and sesame seeds. Place on a large plate or a large flat-bottomed bowl. Put the egg in a second bowl or plate.
  • Dredge each cod fillet in flour, then egg, then flour again. Repeat until all of the fillets are coated. Add to the hot oil. Cook until golden on both sides, and opaque throughout inside (about 10 minutes total).

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

UNBELIEVABLE FISH BATTER



Unbelievable Fish Batter image

In the early 1950's, I received this recipe on an open-line, talk-radio show. It makes the lightest, crispiest batter imaginable. This makes enough to coat approximately 2 pounds of fish.

Provided by MargeBC

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup milk
½ cup water
¼ cup baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Whisk together the flour, milk, water, baking powder, and salt in a bowl until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.9 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 1.6 mg, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 1372.1 mg, Sugar 1 g

BEER-BATTERED COD



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Fried fish is the traditional filling of Baja tacos. They are simply garnished with shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, and sour cream.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 10

Vegetable oil, for frying
2 large eggs
1 cup beer
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 1/2 pounds cod fillets, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick strips
Corn tortillas, warmed
Toppings, including shredded cabbage, sour cream, and salsa such as pico de gallo

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large cast-iron or heavy skillet until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375 degrees. Meanwhile, whisk together eggs, beer, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • In a separate medium bowl, whisk together flour, remaining teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and cayenne; add to egg mixture. Whisk until batter is well combined; let rest 15 minutes.
  • Dip fish strips one at a time into batter, letting excess drip off. Working in batches, drop carefully into hot oil; fry until fish is golden and crisp and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with warm corn tortillas, sour cream, salsa, and shredded cabbage.

BATTER-FRIED FISH



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Whether I'm fixing cod fillets or my husband's catch of the day, this fish fry batter makes the fish golden and crispy. Club soda gives it a different twist, and the sweet and zippy sauce complements the fish nicely. -Nancy Johnson, Connersville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 pound cod fillet
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 to 3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/3 cup club soda
Oil for deep-frying
1/4 cup orange marmalade
1 to 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish

Steps:

  • Rinse fillets in cold water; pat dry. In a large shallow dish toss flour and fish, 1 piece at a time. Combine next 9 ingredients. , In a cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1 in. of oil. Dip floured fillets in cornstarch batter; fry over medium heat until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 2-3 minutes on each side. Combine marmalade and horseradish; serve with fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Fat 12g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 420mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

BATTERED COD



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This recipe for battered cod is courtesy of chef Cathal Armstrong.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dredging
Coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
4 cups canola oil
2 pounds skinless cod fillets, cut into 4 pieces
Marie Rose Sauce
Kitty O'Shea Sauce
Cathal Armstrong's Tartar Sauce

Steps:

  • Place 1 3/4 cups water in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Turn mixer on low speed and beat in flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and baking soda. Strain through a fine mesh sieve set over a large bowl.
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until it reaches 360 degrees on a deep-fry thermometer. Place 1 cup flour in a shallow dish. Working with one piece of cod at a time, dredge cod in flour and then place in batter to coat, shaking off any excess. Carefully place in heated oil. Fry until golden and crisp, about 7 minutes. Transfer cod to a wire rack and sprinkle with salt. Repeat process with remaining fish and batter. Serve immediately with desired sauces.

BEER BATTERED COD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Oil, for frying
2 eggs
2 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
10 ounces beer
4 (6-ounce) fillets fresh cod
Salt
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat oil in a deep-fryer or a Dutch oven to about 360 to 375 degrees F.
  • Add the first 5 ingredients in a bowl and mix until combined. Dip cod into the batter and allow any excess batter to drip off prior to adding to the preheated oil. Fry the fish until browned on both sides. Once browned, remove to a paper-towel lined plate and season with salt, to taste.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  • Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch
  • Published by William Morrow, 1993.

CRISPY BATTER FOR FISH & CHIPS



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A classic. Our whole family will eat fish this way! I like to serve it with steak-cut french fries.

Provided by hollyberry

Categories     Healthy

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup water, ice cold
400 g cod fish fillets

Steps:

  • Mix ingredients together.
  • Dip cod into batter.
  • Deep fry at 425F until cooked.

BEER BATTER FISH MADE GREAT



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This is a great beer batter fish recipe, and is very easy to do. We often fish all day with friends, and then cook the fish afterwards out on deck. Yummy and great!

Provided by Linda Olar

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
8 (4 ounce) fillets cod
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons paprika
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 egg, beaten
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Rinse fish, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Combine flour, garlic powder, paprika, 2 teaspoons salt, and 2 teaspoons pepper. Stir egg into dry ingredients. Gradually mix in beer until a thin batter is formed. You should be able to see the fish through the batter after it has been dipped.
  • Dip fish fillets into the batter, then drop one at a time into hot oil. Fry fish, turning once, until both sides are golden brown. Drain on paper towels, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 67.5 mg, Fat 30.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 675 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

CRISPY FRIED FISH



Crispy Fried Fish image

Bring back the Friday night fish fry tradition with this updated recipe. Using Progresso panko crispy bread crumbs help the crust stay extra-crisp, while the fish remains moist.

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons seasoned salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup dark beer or water
1 1/2 cups Progresso™ panko crispy bread crumbs
Peanut or corn oil for frying
1 1/2 lb fish fillets (walleye, cod, whitefish or tilapia)

Steps:

  • In shallow dish, mix flour and seasoned salt. In medium bowl, beat eggs and beer with whisk. Place bread crumbs in large resealable food-storage plastic bag.
  • In electric skillet or deep fryer, heat about 2 inches oil to 350°F. Coat both sides of fish fillets with flour mixture, then dip in beer mixture, letting excess drip back into bowl. Place 1 or 2 pieces of fish at a time in plastic bag with bread crumbs; seal bag and shake to coat completely.
  • Fry fish in batches in hot oil about 4 minutes, turning once, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 240 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 880 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

These baked cod fillet recipes offer a delectable and nutritious meal option that's perfect for everyday cooking or special occasions. They feature a crispy, flavorful batter that seals in the moist, tender cod, resulting in a dish that's both satisfying and guilt-free.

Tips:

  • Use fresh cod fillets: Fresh cod fillets are essential for this recipe. They should be firm and opaque, with a mild, slightly sweet flavor. If you're using frozen cod fillets, thaw them completely before cooking.
  • Season the batter well: The batter is what gives these cod fillets their flavor, so it's important to season it well. Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika for a classic flavor profile. You can also add other herbs and spices to your taste, such as thyme, oregano, or cayenne pepper.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When baking the cod fillets, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent them from cooking evenly. Leave some space between each fillet so that the air can circulate and the fillets can get crispy.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: These baked cod fillet are versatile and can be served with a variety of sides. Some popular options include roasted vegetables, mashed potatoes, or a simple salad. You can also serve them with a tartar sauce or a lemon wedge.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, these baked cod fillet recipes are an easy and delicious way to enjoy this healthy and versatile fish. With a crispy, flavorful batter and a moist, tender interior, these cod fillets are sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give one of these recipes a try.

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