Best 7 Long John Silvers Battered Fish Copycat Recipes

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**Discover the Crispy Delight of Long John Silver's Battered Fish: A Culinary Journey into a Seafood Classic**

Indulge in the golden-brown, crispy perfection of Long John Silver's battered fish, a seafood delicacy that has tantalized taste buds for decades. This iconic dish, a staple of the fast-food giant's menu, is renowned for its flaky white fish encased in a light, airy batter that shatters with every bite. Served piping hot, the battered fish exudes an irresistible aroma that draws you in, promising a symphony of flavors and textures. Whether you prefer the classic fish and chips combo or crave a hearty fish sandwich, Long John Silver's battered fish is a versatile culinary delight that caters to every seafood enthusiast. This article presents a collection of meticulously crafted recipes that unveil the secrets behind this beloved dish, empowering you to recreate the magic of Long John Silver's battered fish in the comfort of your own kitchen.

**Recipes:**

1. **Long John Silver's Battered Fish Copycat:** Dive into the ultimate copycat recipe that captures the essence of Long John Silver's battered fish. This step-by-step guide walks you through the process of preparing the perfect batter, selecting the best fish fillets, and achieving that signature golden-brown crust.

2. **Crispy Battered Fish Sandwich:** Elevate your lunch game with this tantalizing battered fish sandwich. Sandwiched between soft, fluffy buns, the crispy fish fillet is complemented by a creamy tartar sauce and tangy coleslaw, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures.

3. **Fish and Chips:** Experience the classic pairing of battered fish and crispy fries with this timeless recipe. Learn how to make golden-brown fish fillets and perfectly crisp fries that are sure to become a family favorite.

4. **Baked Battered Fish:** Indulge in a healthier version of battered fish with this baked alternative. This recipe uses a combination of baking and pan-frying techniques to achieve a crispy crust while maintaining the fish's delicate, flaky texture.

5. **Air Fryer Battered Fish:** Embrace the convenience of your air fryer to create a healthier, guilt-free version of battered fish. This recipe yields crispy fish fillets with minimal oil, making it a perfect choice for health-conscious individuals.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

LONG JOHN SILVER'S FISH BATTER RECIPE (+ SECRET INGREDIENT)



Long John Silver's Fish Batter Recipe (+ Secret Ingredient) image

Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Copycat Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound cod filets
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoon corn starch
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon paprika
3/4 cup club soda (can also use plain water)
Oil for frying

Steps:

  • First, make the batter by combining all of the dry ingredients. Mix together.
  • Add club soda and mix until combined. Batter's done!
  • Pat dry 1 pound of cod fillet with a paper towel. Removing its excess liquid will reduce splatter as you fry it.
  • Place two pieces of cod fillet into the batter. Let them sit for a few minutes so the batter thoroughly coats the fish.
  • While the fillet's are sitting in the batter, fill up a small cast-iron skillet with oil until it is 1/2 to 3/4 inches deep. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350 degrees Fahrenheit. This will take about 5-10 minutes. Use a deep-frying thermometer so you know when you've hit 350 degrees F.
  • Place two pieces of battered fish into the skillet and fry for 3-4 minutes. Do not over-crowd the skillet as this will lower the oil's temperature.
  • Flip the fish over and fry for another 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Transfer the fillets into a plate lined with paper towels. This will help get rid of excess oil.
  • Let the oil reach 350 degrees Fahrenheit before adding the next batch of fish. Repeat until you've fried the entire pound of cod fillets.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 463 cal

HOW TO MAKE BATTER JUST LIKE LONG JOHN SILVER'S



How to make Batter just like Long John Silver's image

copycat

Provided by Kathleen Riemer

Categories     Fish

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups flour
4 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups hot water (can use ginger ale instead of water)

Steps:

  • 1. In a mixing bowl, sift dry ingredients. Add the water and mix together very well. Completely cover and coat 8 fish or chicken fillets with the batter. Deep fry until golden brown

LONG JOHN SILVER'S FISH BATTER RECIPE - (3.9/5)



Long John Silver's Fish Batter Recipe - (3.9/5) image

Provided by HyzQueen

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 fish or chicken filets
1 1/2 cups flour
4 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups water
Vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, sift flour, cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder and salt together. Add the water and mix together very well. Completely cover and coat 8 fish or chicken fillets with the batter. Deep fry until golden brown.

LONG JOHN SILVER'S BATTERED FISH RECIPE



Long John Silver's Battered Fish Recipe image

Make our Long John Silvers Battered Fish Recipe at home tonight for your family. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your fish will taste just like Long John Silver's.

Provided by Mark

Categories     Main Course     Party Recipe

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

Vegetable Oil (for frying)
White Fish (such as Cod, Pollock, Haddock or Perch) Filets, cut into serving-sized pieces
3/4 cup Corn Flour
2 tablespoons Cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda
1/4 teaspoon Baking Powder
1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder
1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoon Paprika
1/4 teaspoon Sugar
1/2 teaspoon Salt (or more, to taste)
3/4 cup Beer (preferably Dark, and NEVER Lite), Sparkling Water, Club Soda or Water
1 cup Cornstarch (for dredging)
Malt Vinegar (for serving)

Steps:

  • Sift dry ingredients, corn flour, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, baking soda, baking powder, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, into a bowl.
  • Add sugar and salt. Mix well.
  • Slowly add beer, sparkling water, club soda or water and mix well to make a batter. Set aside.
  • Add 1 cup cornstarch into a second bowl. Set aside.
  • Fill a pan or skillet with about 1 inch of oil.
  • Heat to medium high heat on the stove.
  • When oil is hot, place piece of fish into cornstarch. Flip and roll around, pressing slightly, to coat fully and evenly.
  • Immediately dip in batter. Cover completely.
  • Move fish over oil and allow excess batter to dip into oil to create the "krums" as you very carefully lower fish into oil.
  • Repeat with 1 or 2 more pieces of fish. Do not crowd the pan.
  • Fry krums and fish to a nice golden brown. Krums will finish first, the fish should take about 5 minutes.
  • With a spider strainer, remove the krums as finish and then the fish to a paper towel-covered plate or wire rack to drain.
  • Repeat until all fish filets are cooked.
  • If you like, drizzle the remaining batter into the hot oil to make more krums.
  • Serve with Malt Vinegar.

LONG JOHN SILVER'S BATTERED FISH (COPYCAT)



Long John Silver's Battered Fish (Copycat) image

My revised reverse-engineered recipe for Long John Silver's "Battered Fish" also makes an excellent batter for deep-fried prawns, mushrooms, onion rings and even Chinese chicken drumettes (serve with a dipping sauce of light soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic and snipped green onion, with a splash of dry sherry or sake). PLEASE NOTE: The Nutritional Information listing here is inaccurate -- since only a fraction of flour and salt actually end up in the finished product. So be aware -- the suggested sodium, sugar, carbohydrate and calorie levels are ridiculously exaggerated!

Provided by The Spice Guru

Categories     Whitefish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 1/2-2 lbs boneless white fish (cod, halibut, or pollock)
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon masa harina
1 tablespoon fine sea salt
2 teaspoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon Accent seasoning
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
3/8 teaspoon ground fennel
3/8 teaspoon ground tarragon
3/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 3/4 cups cold water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon malt vinegar
canola oil

Steps:

  • NOTE: IF USING SELF-RISING FLOUR -- REDUCE SEA SALT TO 1 1/2 TEASPOONS THEN OMIT BAKING POWDER AND BAKING SODA -- AND USE REGULAR WATER INSTEAD OF CLUB SODA. FOR EASY GRINDING OF FENNEL SEED, PULSE A CLEAN SPICE MILL OR COFFEE GRINDER WITH THE CORNSTARCH AND SEA SALT UNTIL FINELY GROUND, THEN ADD TO DRY BATTER.
  • THAW fresh boneless white fish if frozen; CUT filets into 3-inch x 4 inch pieces; PREPARE a light sea salt/water bath to brine fish in for 20 minutes (brine should only be "as salty as the ocean").
  • POUR enough canola oil in deep-fryer to completely immerse fish in; INSERT the deep-fryer basket; PREHEAT oil slowly in gradual increments to 360°F.
  • MEASURE all DRY BATTER AND DREDGING ingredients into a large bowl; WHISK mixture well until thoroughly blended; REMOVE 2 cups of mixture and transfer to another large bowl for the BATTER.
  • INTO the large bowl containing the 2 cups reserved DRY BATTER, whisk in the LIQUID BATTER ingredients, without over-mixing.
  • REMOVE fish from sea salt bath; BLOT fish lightly; COAT the fish very lightly on all sides with the reserved dry dredging, being careful not to tear or break fish (use a flat metal spatula to turn fish if necessary).
  • DIP dredged fish in prepared batter to coat fish evenly, using a flat spatula to lift; ALLOW excess batter to drain; DROP battered fish slowly and carefully into the preheated fryer (MAKE SURE FISH DOESN'T SINK AND STICK TO BOTTOM OF FRYER BASKET; IF THIS HAPPENS, LIFT BASKET AND CAREFULLY LOOSEN FISH WITH A FLAT STAINLESS STEEL SPATULA).
  • DEEP-FRY fish in preheated 360°F canola oil without overcrowding until breading is golden, and fish is tender-flaky; PLACE cooked fish on absorbent paper to drain (keep filets warmed if necessary, in a preheated 170 F oven); REPEAT frying process with remaining fish.
  • ALLOW hot fried fish to cool slightly before serving; SERVE with fresh lemon slices and desired condiments -- tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, cream horseradish, hot sauce, malt vinegar.
  • SERVE and enjoy!

LONG JOHN SILVER'S FISH BATTER



LONG JOHN SILVER'S FISH BATTER image

looks yummy. got it from a FB friend :-)

Provided by Laura Wolf

Categories     Fish

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 c flour
2 Tbsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 c water

Steps:

  • 1. 1. Sift dry ingredients 2. Add water and mix well 3. Use to coat fish or chicken filets 4. Cover the fish or chicken completely 5. Deep fry until a deep golden brown

LONG JOHN SILVER'S FISH BATTER



Long John Silver's Fish Batter image

Mom got this recipe from somewhere a long time ago and passed it on to me. Just multiply the amounts according to how much fish that you have to fry.

Provided by Mysterygirl

Categories     Grains

Time 5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Sift dry ingredients.
  • Add water and mix well.
  • Use to coat fish or chicken filets.
  • Cover the fish completely.
  • Deep fry until a nice golden brown.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, flaky fish fillets for the best results.
  • Make sure the fish is completely dry before coating it in batter.
  • Use a light touch when coating the fish in batter; too much batter will make the fish greasy.
  • Fry the fish in hot oil until it is golden brown and cooked through.
  • Serve the fish immediately with tartar sauce, lemon wedges, and coleslaw.

Conclusion:

This Long John Silver's Battered Fish Copycat recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy your favorite fast-food fish at home. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a crispy, golden-brown fish that is sure to please the whole family. So next time you're craving some fried fish, give this recipe a try – you won't be disappointed!

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