Fried Fish In Beer Batter

Recipe Ingredients

2 lbs	908g / 32oz	White fish filets
		Oil for deep frying
		* Batter *
1		Egg - beaten
1		Beer - 12 oz.
2 tablespoons	30ml	Vegetable oil
1 1/4 cups	78g / 2.8oz	Flour
1 teaspoon	5ml	Black pepper
1 teaspoon	5ml	Salt
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Cayenne pepper - ground

Recipe Instructions

Put oil in Dutch oven or other deep pot to a depth of at least 3". Set over medium-high flame. Cut fillets into pieces about 2"x4". In a bowl, mix egg, beer and 2 tbs oil together. Stir in flour and spices.

Mix until batter is smooth; it should be a little runny. When oil is hot (350-360F), dip fish into batter with tongs or fingers, allowing excess batter to drip back into the bowl.

Gently place fish in the oil and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Do not crowd fish; cook in batches. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.

HINTS Use dark beer for stronger flavor. Don't skimp on oil, and use a large pot, not a skillet. Use a skimmer between batches to remove burned bits of batter. Pat fish dry before dipping into the batter.

Source:
Black Family Reunion Cookbook

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