Description
A classic dish featuring crispy beer-battered fish served with golden fries, perfect for a Friday night meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb white fish fillets (such as cod or haddock)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup beer (lager or ale)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 4 large potatoes (for fries)
- Salt to taste (for fries)
Instructions
- Peel and cut the potatoes into fries, then soak them in cold water for 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- Gradually whisk in the beer until the batter is smooth.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Dip the fish fillets into the batter, allowing excess to drip off.
- Carefully place the battered fish into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes.
- Remove the fish and drain on paper towels.
- Fry the soaked potatoes until golden and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- Season fries with salt and serve alongside the fish.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add spices to the batter, such as paprika or cayenne pepper.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy texture.
- Serve with tartar sauce or malt vinegar for dipping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg