Ginger Beer Battered Fish
Crispy, golden, and bursting with bold flavor, this Ginger Beer Battered Fish recipe is a tantalizing twist on a classic favorite. The secret lies in the cold ginger beer, which imparts a subtle hint of spice and creates an irresistibly light and airy batter that perfectly complements tender white fish fillets like cod, haddock, or pollock. Seasoned with a touch of black pepper and fried to perfection, each bite offers the ultimate combination of crunch and succulence. Quick and easy to prepare, this recipe is ideal for weeknights or casual gatherings. Serve it piping hot with lemon wedges and your favorite sides—think crispy fries or a fresh garden salad—for a restaurant-quality meal made right at home. Perfect for seafood lovers, this dish promises to turn any meal into a flavorful crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces White fish fillets (cod, haddock, or pollock)
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1.25 cups Ginger beer (cold)
- 4 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 4 pieces Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and set them aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and ground black pepper. Mix well to evenly incorporate the dry ingredients.
Gradually pour the cold ginger beer into the dry ingredients while whisking continuously. Whisk until the batter is smooth and lump-free. The batter should have a consistency similar to pancake batter. If it's too thick, add a small splash of ginger beer.
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or a large, deep saucepan over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Use a kitchen thermometer to maintain the temperature.
Dip each fish fillet into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated. Let the excess batter drip off before carefully lowering the fish into the hot oil.
Fry the fish in batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook each fillet for 4–5 minutes, or until the batter is golden brown and crisp, and the fish is cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked fish to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Repeat the process with the remaining fish fillets.
Serve the ginger beer battered fish immediately with lemon wedges on the side and your choice of accompaniments such as fries or a fresh side salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
9351 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 951.9 g | 1220% | |
| Saturated Fat | 136.2 g | 681% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 3072 mg | 134% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 194.2 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.1 g | ||
| Protein | 99.4 g | 199% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.0 mcg | 100% | |
| Calcium | 148 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1576 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
