Recipes
BATTER FRIED FISH
Ingredients
1 lb skinned fish fillets
Salt and pepper to season
1 tbsp all purpose seasoning
2 tbsp lime juice
1 cup flour
2/3 cup water
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
½ tsp sugar
½ cup milk
Flour for coating
Oil for deep frying
Directions
- Season the fish with the salt, pepper, all purpose seasoning and lime juice. Set aside for at least ½ hour.
- Meanwhile in a bowl, mix the flour, water, egg, baking powder, salt, black pepper and sugar until smooth. Let batter rest for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large frying pan.
- Dip the fish fillet first in the milk then the flour and then the batter, letting the excess batter drip off. Immediately add to the hot oil and fry until golden brown. Repeat with the other fillets, frying in batches and being careful not to crowd the pan.
- Drain on absorbent paper and place on serving plate. Serve immediately.
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