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Long John Silver’s Fish Recipe

Long John Silver’s Fish Recipe
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This Long John Silver’s style fish recipe features crispy, golden-brown battered white fish fillets, perfect for a delicious homemade seafood meal. The batter combines flour, cornstarch, and beer to create a light, crunchy coating that complements tender cod or haddock fillets.

Ingredients

Scale

Fish

  • 1 lb white fish fillets (cod or haddock)

Batter

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 cup beer or sparkling water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

For Frying

  • Oil for frying (enough to submerge the fillets)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the fish fillets: Pat the white fish fillets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, which helps achieve a crispier batter when frying.
  2. Make the batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Gradually whisk in the beer or sparkling water until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
  3. Heat the oil: Pour enough frying oil into a deep skillet or deep fryer and heat it to 350°F (175°C), ensuring it’s hot enough for crisp frying.
  4. Fry the fish: Coat each fish fillet evenly with the batter, allowing excess to drip off, then carefully place into the hot oil. Fry each side for 4-5 minutes or until the coating is golden brown and crispy.
  5. Drain and serve: Remove the fillets from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil. Serve immediately while hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • For best results, use fresh, firm white fish fillets like cod or haddock.
  • Beer creates a lighter batter due to carbonation and flavor, but sparkling water is a good non-alcoholic substitute.
  • Maintain oil temperature around 350°F to prevent soggy or greasy fish.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when frying to ensure even cooking and crispiness.
  • Leftover fried fish can be reheated in the oven to retain crunchiness rather than microwaving.

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