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Beer Battered Halibut

Crispy Beer Battered Halibut: Comfort Food Done Right

Enjoy this delightful Beer Battered Halibut recipe, featuring a crispy beer batter that highlights the natural flavors of fresh halibut.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Cold lager or pale ale key ingredient for a crispy batter
  • 1 cup Cake flour can substitute all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda increases crispiness
For the Fish
  • 1 pound Pacific halibut or Atlantic halibut
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to season fish and batter
Optional Ingredients for Tartar Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh tarragon finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Shallot finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Cornichons diced
  • 1 hard-boiled egg Hard-boiled egg crumbled
  • 1 tablespoon Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise adjust tanginess to taste

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Heavy-bottomed pan or deep fryer
  • thermometer
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the tartar sauce by combining parsley, tarragon, shallots, cornichons, hard-boiled egg, vinegar, salt, Dijon mustard, and mayonnaise in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together cake flour and baking soda. Gradually stir in cold beer until a smooth batter forms. Let rest for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  4. Pat halibut fillets dry, season with salt, and dip into the batter, allowing excess to drip off.
  5. Fry the battered halibut in the hot oil for 4-6 minutes until golden brown. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  6. Serve crispy halibut with tartar sauce and optional sides like French fries and lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure halibut fillets are dry before battering for best results.

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