How to cook fish in batter: simple recipes for every day (+ bonus video)

The tempting aroma of fresh fish, covered with a crispy and light batter, can attract the attention of even the most fastidious gourmets. Battered Fish is a dish that combines the soft and juicy texture of fish with a crystalline dough coating. We at joy-pup offer simple step-by-step recipes for such a dish.

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Classic fried fish recipe

To prepare it, you will need the following ingredients:

• 500 g fresh fish (cod or zander works best)
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup soda water
• 1 liter vegetable oil for frying

Step by step preparation:

• Cut the fish into portions.
• Whisk an egg in a bowl, add salt, pepper, paprika, flour and soda water. Mix well to make a homogeneous dough.
• Heat the oil in a deep frying pan to 180°C.
• Dip each piece of fish into the batter until completely covered.
• Gently lower the fish into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides.
• Remove fish from pan and pat dry on paper towel to remove excess oil.
• Serve hot fried fish with tartar sauce or lemon wedges.

With lemon and herb scent

Add some lemon and spices to give the fish a special flavor. You will need these ingredients:

• 500 g fish fillet (salmon, trout or perch)
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried herbs (basil, thyme or oregano)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup soda water
• 1 liter vegetable oil for frying

Cooking:

• Cut the fish fillet into pieces of the desired size.
• Whisk an egg in a bowl, add salt, pepper, dried herbs, lemon juice, flour and soda water. Mix well.
• Heat up the oil in a frying pan.
• Dip each piece of fish in the batter and gently place in the hot oil.
• Fry until golden brown on both sides.
• Serve the fish with hot batter, garnish with lemon slices and fresh herbs.

With curry flavor

This dish will delight you with its delicate taste and special aroma. Even gourmets will like it. Ingredients:

• 500 g fish fillet (cod, flounder or sea bass)
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup soda water
• 1 liter vegetable oil for frying

Step by step preparation:

• Cut the fish fillet into small portions.
• Whisk the egg in a bowl, add the salt, pepper, curry powder, flour and soda water. Mix well.
• Heat the oil in a deep frying pan to 180°C.
• Dip each piece of fish into the batter until completely covered.
• Gently lower the fish into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides.
• Serve the fish in a hot batter, garnish with herbs and serve with a sauce based on yogurt or mayonnaise.

With added coconut

If you want to diversify your menu, pay attention to this recipe. Coconut flakes will add sweetness to the fish. Ingredients:

• 500 g fish fillet (cod, zander or perch)
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup soda water
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 1 liter vegetable oil for frying

Cooking:

• Cut the fish fillet into small portions.
• Whisk the egg in a bowl, add the salt, pepper, turmeric, curry powder, flour and club soda. Mix well until a homogeneous dough is obtained.
• In another bowl, prepare the coconut flake coating.
• Heat up the oil in a frying pan.
• Dip each piece of fish first into the batter and then into the shredded coconut until it is completely covered.
• Carefully place the fish in the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides.
• Remove fish from pan and pat dry on paper towel to remove excess oil.
• Serve the fish in batter with the addition of hot coconut. Can be served with mayonnaise-based sauce with lemon juice or sweet chili sauce.

To be continued…