Beer Batter Fried Halibut
LoveThatFood
Yield: 6-8 servings
Cook Time: About 20 minutes
Tips: You can also use Cod with this recipe (less expensive than Halibut but still very tasty). Fish can be cut into any sizes, such as large pieces (as shown above) or fish sticks.
Suggestion: Tasty served with lemon wedges and/or vinegar with salt, tartar sauce, Mustard Dill Sauce. Sides of fries and coleslaw go great with this meal.
Ingredients
  • 2-3 lbs. halibut
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (for coating halibut)
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (for batter)
  • 1 12-oz. can light beer
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • a few dashes of pepper sauce (like Taba sco)
Directions
Cut halibut into easy-to-handle pieces (such as 1-2" x 3"). Set aside. Place the 1 cup of flour in a shallow bowl. Set aside. In a large mixing bowl, add the 1 1/2 cups of flour, beer, salt, paprika and pepper sauce. Whisk vigorously to incorporate as much air as possible (this makes the batter light and frothy). Roll halibut pieces one at a time in the shallow bowl of flour, covering completely, then dip into the beer batter, completely covering. Lift with a fork and gently place in hot oil. Fry until fish turns golden brown in color, then remove from oil with a large slotted or draining spoon or tongs and place on a plate covered with a few paper towels to drain oil.