Recipe Details

Beer Battered Fish

Comfort Food
Ingredients

FOR THE FISH:

  • 1 1/2 c. 

    cornstarch, divided

  • 4 tsp. 

    kosher salt, divided, plus more for sprinkling

  • 2 tsp. 

    ground black pepper, divided

  • 1 c. 

    all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp. 

    baking powder

  • 1 tsp. 

    paprika

  • 12 oz. 

    bottle lager, cold

  • Vegetable oil, for frying

  • 3 lb. 

    1-inch thick skinless cod filets

  • Lemon wedges, for serving

  • Malt vinegar, for serving

FOR THE TARTAR SAUCE:

  • 1 c. 

    mayonnaise

  • 1/3 c. 

    dill pickle relish

  • 1 tsp. 

    lemon zest

  • 2 tbsp. 

    lemon juice

  • 1 tbsp. 

    chopped fresh dill

  • 1/4 tsp. 

    kosher salt

  • 1/4 tsp. 

    ground black pepper

Description

  1. For the fish: Combine 1/2 cup of cornstarch with 2 teaspoons of kosher salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper in a shallow dish. Combine the flour, baking powder, paprika, remaining 1 cup of cornstarch, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 1 teaspoon of pepper in a large bowl. Gently stir in the cold beer until just combined. Cover and refrigerate the batter until ready to use.
  2. 2For the tartar sauce: Combine the mayonnaise, dill pickle relish, lemon zest, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. 3In a large Dutch oven, heat 2 inches of oil to 375°. Place a wire rack over a baking sheet.
  4. 4Pat the fish dry with paper towels. Cut the fish into 10 to 12 3-inch pieces. Dredge the fish in the cornstarch mixture, shaking off excess. Working in 3 to 4 batches, coat the fish in the chilled batter. Carefully transfer the battered fish in hot oil and cook until golden and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the fish to a wire rack and sprinkle with salt.
  5. 5Serve the fish with the tartar sauce, lemon wedges, and malt vinegar.