CRISPY BEER-BATTERED FISH

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A local restaurant made a similar breading for shrimp po' boys, but we think this version's better. I serve the beer battered fish with a ranch dressing and hot sauce mixture as a dip. -Jenny Wenzel, Gulfport, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup cornstarch
1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour, divided
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/3 cup beer or nonalcoholic beer
2 cups crushed unsalted top saltines (about 40)
4 cod fillets (6 ounces each)
Oil for deep-fat frying

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the cornstarch, baking powder, salt, Creole seasoning, paprika, cayenne and 1/2 cup flour. Stir in milk and beer until smooth. Place crackers and remaining flour in separate shallow bowls. Coat fillets with flour, then dip in batter and coat with crackers., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry fish in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513 calories, Fat 27g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 775mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

Humaira Mughal
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I made this recipe for my friends and they raved about it! The fish was cooked perfectly and the batter was crispy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


ashique abbasi
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This recipe is a winner! The fish was so moist and flaky, and the batter was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Teddy Durham
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I've tried many beer battered fish recipes, but this one is by far the best. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the batter is crispy and delicious.


Leon Varela
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beer. The fish is cooked to perfection and the batter is crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Reagan Louis
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but this recipe changed my mind. The fish was so flavorful and the batter was so crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


Zoubir Ferdji
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This recipe is a keeper! The fish is cooked to perfection and the batter is crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Kitu Siraiki
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The fish is always cooked evenly and the batter is crispy and delicious.


prabin dangi
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover beer. The fish is cooked to perfection and the batter is crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Steve Hennessy
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I made this recipe for my friends and they raved about it! The fish was cooked perfectly and the batter was crispy and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Abdul Kuddus
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This recipe is a winner! The fish was so moist and flaky, and the batter was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


paris Turner
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I've tried many beer battered fish recipes, but this one is by far the best. The fish is always cooked perfectly and the batter is crispy and delicious.


callum foreman
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This recipe is a keeper! The fish was cooked to perfection and the batter was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Rintu Mazumder
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but this recipe changed my mind. The fish was so flavorful and the batter was so crispy. I will definitely be making this again.


leon boonzaaier
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The fish was so good that my kids even ate their vegetables.


Shofukil Rj
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This was my first time making beer battered fish and it was a success! The fish was cooked perfectly and the batter was crispy and delicious.


joanna holden
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The fish is always moist and flaky, and the batter is crispy and flavorful.


Christine Crawford
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This fish was so crispy and flaky! The beer batter was perfect, and the fish cooked evenly. I will definitely be making this again.