Description
Crispy beer-battered cod sandwich brings coastal charm straight to your kitchen, celebrating ocean-fresh flavors with golden crunch. Zesty slaw and perfectly seasoned fish create a handheld feast you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) cod fillets
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup (120 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) beer (lager or ale)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Craft a luscious beer batter by blending flour, baking powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a spacious mixing vessel. Stream in cold beer while whisking vigorously until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform consistency. Allow the batter to rest and thicken for a brief 10-minute interval.
- Select a deep skillet or heavy-bottomed pot, then pour vegetable oil to a depth of 2-3 inches. Heat the oil to a precise 350°F, ensuring a consistent temperature for optimal frying performance.
- Meticulously dry cod fillets using absorbent paper towels, then delicately season with salt and pepper. Submerge each fillet completely into the prepared beer batter, rotating to guarantee a uniform, luxurious coating.
- Gently lower the batter-encased fish into the sizzling oil, maintaining a careful technique to prevent splashing. Fry each piece for approximately 3-4 minutes per side, rotating once to achieve a gorgeous golden-brown exterior with a satisfying crunch.
- Transfer the crispy fish to a paper towel-lined surface, allowing excess oil to drain and maintain the fillet’s pristine texture. Meanwhile, prepare the sandwich foundation by toasting buns until they reach a light golden hue.
- Generously spread tartar sauce or mayonnaise across both bun halves. Carefully position the perfectly fried cod onto the bottom bun, then artfully layer with crisp lettuce, juicy tomato slices, and tangy pickles.
- Crown the sandwich with the top bun, then serve immediately alongside zesty lemon wedges and additional tartar sauce for an indulgent dining experience.
Notes
- Ensure fish is patted completely dry before battering to achieve maximum crispiness and prevent oil splattering during frying.
- Select a light beer like pilsner or lager for a delicate, crisp batter that won’t overpower the cod’s mild flavor.
- Allow batter to rest for precisely 10 minutes to develop better texture and help coating adhere more effectively to the fish.
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend and ensure beer is gluten-free to maintain recipe’s integrity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg