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Delicious Beer Battered Halibut

Delicious Beer Battered Halibut: Your New Favorite at Home

Experience the crispy perfection of Delicious Beer Battered Halibut—a quick, versatile dinner that's perfect for impressing guests.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Halibut Fillets Fresh and without brown spots
  • 1 teaspoon Salt For seasoning
For the Batter
  • 1 cup Cake Flour Can substitute with all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Helps aerate the batter
  • 1 cup Cold Beer Use light lager or ale
For Frying
  • 2 inches Vegetable Oil Stable oil with high smoke point
For the Tartar Sauce
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Creamy base for the sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Fresh Herbs Parsley, Tarragon, or your favorites
  • 4 Cornichons For tanginess and crunch
  • 1 tablespoon White Wine Vinegar Balances the richness

Equipment

  • Deep, heavy-bottomed pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Slotted spoon

Method
 

Tartar Sauce Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, combine chopped parsley, tarragon, minced shallots, cornichons, crumbled hard-boiled egg yolk, diced egg white, white wine vinegar, a pinch of salt, Dijon mustard, and mayonnaise. Mix well until all ingredients are fully integrated.
  2. Let the tartar sauce sit at room temperature while you prepare the beer battered halibut.
Batter Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the cake flour and baking soda until fully combined.
  2. Gradually whisk in the cold beer, mixing gently until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
  3. Allow the batter to rest for about 15-20 minutes.
Oil Heating
  1. Pour vegetable oil into a deep pan, filling it up to 2 inches. Heat over medium-high until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
  2. Check if the oil is ready by dropping a small spoonful of the batter into the oil.
Fish Preparation
  1. Pat the halibut fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt.
Frying the Fish
  1. Dip each seasoned halibut fillet into the batter and allow excess to drip off.
  2. Carefully lower the fillets into the hot oil and fry for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
Draining and Serving
  1. Remove the fried halibut from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate.
  2. Serve the beer battered halibut immediately with homemade tartar sauce, crispy fries, and coleslaw.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure halibut fillets are completely dry before coating. Maintain a consistent oil temperature for best results.

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