Description
Crispy battered white fish is the perfect dish for any occasion, delivering a delightful crunch and tender, flaky fish that will impress your guests. With a zesty lemon wedge on the side, this dish evokes memories of sunny beach picnics. Easy to prepare and versatile, enjoy it as a main course or in fish tacos. Dive into this delicious recipe and create lasting memories with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh white fish fillets (cod or haddock)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup cold sparkling water
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace: Set up a clean area with ingredients and paper towels for draining.
- Make the batter: In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Gradually whisk in cold sparkling water until smooth.
- Heat the oil: Pour vegetable oil into a deep skillet and heat over medium-high until shimmering (about 5-7 minutes).
- Coat the fish: Dip each fillet into the batter, ensuring full coverage.
- Fry until golden: Carefully add battered fillets to hot oil; fry for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and floating.
- Drain and serve: Remove cooked fish with tongs and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 125g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added flavor, experiment with seasonings such as Old Bay or lemon zest in the batter. Leftover crispy battered white fish can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days; reheat in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes.