Beer Battered Halibut
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Halibut
Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Servings: 4 People
Ingredients
- 2 Quarts vegetable oil for frying
- 4 6-ounce MSC Halibut Fillets, cut into cubes or halved, depending on your presentation
- 1 Cup All Purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp Garlic powder
- 2 Tbsp Paprika
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 12 oz can Beer (avoid dark beer, American style lager is preferred)
- 1 Egg
Instructions
- Heat oil to 375 degrees.
- Thaw, pat dry, and season halibut to taste with salt and pepper.
- Combine flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Stir the egg into the flour mixture.
- Gradually stir the beer into the mixture until a thin batter forms. You should be able to see the fish through the batter after it has been dipped.
- Dip the fish into the batter, then place it in the hot oil. Flip once or until golden brown on both sides.
- Drain on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve warm with your favorite side of coleslaw or French fries.
