Batter Dipped Fish Food

BATTER-FRIED FISH

Steps:

• Rinse fillets in cold water; pat dry. In a large shallow dish toss flour and fish, 1 piece at a time. Combine next 9 ingredients. , In a cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1 in. of oil. Dip floured fillets in cornstarch batter; fry over medium heat until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 2-3 minutes on each side. Combine marmalade and horseradish; serve with fish.

LONG JOHN SILVER'S FISH BATTER

Steps:

• Sift dry ingredients.
• Add water and mix well.
• Use to coat fish or chicken filets.
• Cover the fish completely.
• Deep fry until a nice golden brown.

CAPTAIN D'S BATTER-DIPPED FISH

Steps:

• In a bowl mix the yeast and beer.
• In another bowl beat together the egg, hot water and salt. (and peppers if used).
• Add the egg mixture to the beer.
• Slowly beat in the flour until batter is consistency of light pancake batter.
• Roll or dust fish with flour (I've seen some pat the fish after applying flour, similar to the motion of making a burger patty).
• Drop fish into batter and cover thoroughly.
• Fry in hot oil.
• Drain on baking rack or broiling pan.

BEER BATTERED FISH

Steps:

• Heat oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
• Rinse fish, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper.
• Combine flour, garlic powder, paprika, 2 teaspoons salt, and 2 teaspoons pepper. Stir egg into dry ingredients.
• Gradually mix in one beer until a thin batter is formed.
• You should be able to see the fish through the batter after it has been dipped.
• Dip fish fillets into the batter, then drop one at a time into hot oil.
• Fry fish, turning once, until both sides are golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels, and serve warm.

GOLDEN BEER-BATTERED FISH WITH CHIPS

Steps:

• Combine the flour, cornflour, baking powder and turmeric in a large bowl, season, then spoon 1 tbsp onto a plate and set aside. Gradually pour the beer and water into the bowl, stirring with a wooden spoon until you have a smooth, lump-free batter. Leave to rest for 30 mins while you prepare the chips.
• Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Boil a large pan of water, then add the chipped potatoes and boil for 2-3 mins until the outsides are just tender but not soft. drain well, then tip onto a large baking tray with the flour, oil and some salt. Gently toss together until all the potatoes are evenly coated and the flour is no longer dusty. Roast for 30 mins, turning occasionally, until the chips are golden and crisp.
• To cook the fish, heat the 1 litre oil in a deep saucepan until a drop of batter sizzles and crisps up straight away. Pat the fish dry with kitchen paper, then toss it in the reserved turmeric flour mix. Shake off any excess, then dip into the batter. Carefully lower each fillet into the hot oil and fry for 6-8 mins - depending on the thickness of the fish - until golden and crisp. Using a large slotted spoon, lift out the fish, drain on kitchen paper, then sprinkle with salt. Serve with the hot chips and Homemade tomato sauce (see 'goes well with').
• Combine the flour, cornflour, baking powder and turmeric in a large bowl, season, then spoon 1 tbsp onto a plate and set aside. Gradually pour the beer and water into the bowl, stirring with a wooden spoon until you have a smooth, lump-free batter. Leave to rest for 30 mins while you prepare the chips.
• Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Boil a large pan of water, then add the chipped potatoes and boil for 2-3 mins until the outsides are just tender but not soft. drain well, then tip onto a large baking tray with the flour, oil and some salt. Gently toss together until all the potatoes are evenly coated and the flour is no longer dusty. Roast for 30 mins, turning occasionally, until the chips are golden and crisp.
• To cook the fish, heat the 1 litre oil in a deep saucepan until a drop of batter sizzles and crisps up straight away. Pat the fish dry with kitchen paper, then toss it in the reserved turmeric flour mix. Shake off any excess, then dip into the batter. Carefully lower each fillet into the hot oil and fry for 6-8 mins - depending on the thickness of the fish - until golden and crisp. Using a large slotted spoon, lift out the fish, drain on kitchen paper, then sprinkle with salt. Serve with the hot chips and Homemade tomato sauce (see 'goes well with').

BATTER DIPPED FISH

Steps:

• Sift together mustard and flour.
• Heat oil to 400°.
• Cut the fish into 7x2-inch pieces.
• With a mixer blend the flour mixture with the water, egg, sugar and salt.
• Dip fish into the batter, coating well.
• Drop into the hot oil.
• Fry fish until dark golden brown.
• Remove and drain on paper towels.

BATTER DIPPED CATFISH NUGGETS

Steps:

• Scramble the egg in a large bowl then whisk in the buttermilk follow by the rest of the ingredients, except fish.
• Heat 2-3 inches of oil in a large frying pan until hot. Dip the nuggets into the batter so they are coated then gently drop into the hot oil. Fry for 5-7 minutes, until golden brown & crispy.
• Repeat until all the fish is fried. Place the fried fish onto a paper towel lined plate to drain excess oil.

CAPTAIN D'S BATTER DIPPED FISH RECIPE

Steps:

• In a bowl mix the yeast and beer.
• In another bowl beat together the egg, hot water and salt.
• Add the egg mixture to the beer.
• Slowly beat in the flour until batter is consistency of light pancake batter.
• Roll or dust fish with flour (I've seen some people pat the fish after applying flour, similar to the motion of making a burger patty - Alton).
• Drop fish into batter and cover thoroughly.
• Fry in hot oil. (I don't have anything to add here. I just figured, since I'm the one doing all the work, my name should be on this page with the other two. :) - Mark)
• Drain on baking rack or broiling pan.

UNBELIEVABLE FISH BATTER

Steps:

• Whisk together the flour, milk, water, baking powder, and salt in a bowl until smooth.

CAPTAIN D'S BATTER DIPPED FISH

Steps:

• Preheat the oil to 350 degrees in either a deep fryer or a medium sized saucepan. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and cayenne pepper. Whisk in the water. The batter will get a little foamy, continue to mix. Pat the fish dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Coat the fish in the batter, working to fully coat each fillet. Deep-fry the fish for 3 to 4 minutes. You want to cook the fish until it is golden brown. If you fry multiple pieces at once you may want to separate the pieces when cooking. Drain fish on a wire rack.