Description
Battered Fried Fish is a quintessential seafood dish that delivers a perfect combination of crispy texture and tender, flaky fish. This easy-to-follow recipe is not only ideal for family dinners but also adds a touch of festivity to gatherings. The batter is simple to prepare, ensuring you’ll impress your guests with this hearty comfort food. Serve it hot with lemon wedges and tartar sauce for an unforgettable meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 pounds firm white fish (cod, haddock, or pollock)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- Oil for frying (canola, vegetable, or peanut)
Instructions
- Preheat oil in a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pan to 375°F.
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Create a well in the dry ingredients; add eggs and milk. Stir until smooth.
- Pat fish dry and dip each piece into the batter.
- Fry in batches until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per side). Remove to drain on paper towels.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg