Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- 1 pound fresh or frozen cod filets.
- 1 pinch salt and pepper
- 2 ¼ cups all purpose flour, divided
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 2 cups Guinness beer
- 1 quart canola oil
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp relish
- ½ tsp chopped dill
- pinch salt and black pepper
- Lemon wedges
Instruction
- Using a thermometer heat the oil in a deep pot to 375°
- While the oil is warming, pat the fish dry with a paper towel and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl add 1 ½ cups of the flour, baking powder and Cajun seasoning.
- Gradually add the Guinness whisking until smooth.
- Add the remaining flour to a plate and dredge each piece of fish in the flour, shake off the excess.
- Drop the floured fish into the batter and coat evenly letting the excess drop back into the bowl.
- Gently place the battered fish into the hot oil, you will have to do this in batches as you don't want to overcrowd the oil. 2-3 pieces is enough.
- Fry for about 4 minutes and then flip the fish over with a slotted spoon.
- Cook for another 4-5 minutes and the batter is golden brown.
- Spoon the fish out of the oil and place on some paper towels to drain.
- Season with sea salt and serve with French fries or use for beer battered fish tacos.
- In a small bowl mix the mayonnaise, relish, dill, salt and pepper and serve on the side for dipping.
