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Barley and Beer Battered Fish

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Recipe courtesy of GoBarley

Beer and barley bring a whole new level of flavour to this Barley and Beer Battered Fish. The golden, lightly seasoned, crispy coating over firm white fish is simply irresistible! It’s quick to prepare, and no deep fryer is required for absolutely perfect, pub-style fish.

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Barley and Beer Battered Fish

It’s quick to prepare, and no deep fryer is required for absolutely perfect, pub-style fish.
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Course: Main Course
Preparation: Deep Frying
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 fillets
Author: GoBarley
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups whole barley flour
  • 1 Tbsp no salt herb seasoning blend (such as No Salt Mrs. Dash)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 12 oz bottle pale ale barley malt beer
  • 2 lbs thawed or fresh, firm white fish fillets (cod, halibut, snapper)
  • 1/2 cup whole barley flour, to coat fish fillets
  • canola oil, for frying
Imperial – Metric

Instructions

  • In a medium-mixing bowl, blend barley flour, herb seasoning, baking powder, salt and pepper. Pour in beer and stir until well blended. Mixture will be a pancake batter consistency.
  • Cut fish fillets into serving size pieces and pat dry with paper towel.
  • In a heavy deep skillet over medium high, heat approximately 2 inches (10 cm) oil to 375°F (190°C) measuring with a candy thermometer.
  • Coat fillets lightly on both sides with flour. With a pair of tongs, or a fork, dip fish in batter to coat, and shake off excess batter. Place up to 3 pieces in hot oil, leaving enough room around each fillet to cook evenly. Cook on one side until golden, about 7 minutes. Turn carefully and continue cooking until deep golden brown and crispy, about 5 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted into the centre of the fillet reads 160°F (70°C).
  • Remove cooked fish to a paper towel-lined baking sheet and place in a warm oven until all fillets are cooked and ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Barley and Beer Battered Fish
Serving Size
 
1 Fillet
Amount per Serving
Calories
459
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
28
g
43
%
Saturated Fat
 
3.5
g
22
%
Cholesterol
 
36
mg
12
%
Sodium
 
842
mg
37
%
Potassium
 
312
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
44
g
15
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
13
g
26
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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