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Guinness Battered Fish

The best fried fish made with a flavorful Guinness batter and homemade tartar sauce!
Prep Time24 minutes
Cook Time24 minutes
Total Time48 minutes
Course: dinner, seafood
Cuisine: American, English
Keyword: beer batter, beer battered fish, fish, fish and chips, fried food, Guinness
Servings: 4 servings

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or large pot/fryer

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Cod filets
  • 1 14.9 oz Guiness draught stout
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 2 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 lemons
  • flaky sea salt
  • vegetable oil

Instructions

  • Heat 3-4 inches of oil in a Dutch oven fryer, or large pot/cast iron over medium heat. We want the oil at 375℉
  • While the oil is heating, in a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, old bay, and pepper. Mix well.
  • Cut the fish into the pieces.
  • Then put in the flour and coat on all sides.
    Set the floured fish aside and then pour the beer into the flour. I pour about 3/4 and see what the consistency is, add more if needed.
    Mix well. It should be runny yet thickened.
  • Once the oil is ready, dip the fish in the batter, coat on all sides. Using tongs drip the excess batter back into the bowl and move to the oil.
  • Carefully add the fish to the oil, a couple pieces at a time. You will need to work in batches.
  • Fry for 4 minutes, flip the fish and fry 4 minutes more. Scoop out the fish and set on a cooling rack with paper towels underneath.
    Sprinkle the fish with a light coating of sea salt while they are still hot/wet from the oil.
  • Continue cooking the remaining fish.
  • Serve with fresh tartar sauce or drizzle with malt vinegar.
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  • ENJOY!
  • Tip* To keep the fish warm while cooking the rest, put them on a baking sheet with a baking rack and in the oven on 200℉