beer battered fish

4

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Beer adds flavour and lightness to a surprising number of summer dishes, including marinades, dips and breads (see recipes overleaf) and this wonderfully crispy batter.

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Ingredients

For the beer battered fish

  • 4 fillets skinless, boneless white fish
  • Cooking oil, for deep-frying
  • Lemon wedges, to serve

For the BEER BATTER

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 350ml beer

Method

For the beer battered fish

  • To make the Beer Batter, whisk the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Slowly add the beer, stirring to make a smooth batter.
  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan.
  • When the oil is very hot, dip a fillet of fish into the batter, coating completely. Carefully lower into the hot oil.
  • When the fish starts to turn golden brown underneath, turn it over and brown the other side.
  • Drain on paper towels and repeat with the remaining fish.
  • Serve hot with lemon wedges.