Description
Captain D’s batter-dipped fish brings ocean-fresh flavor straight to your kitchen with crispy golden coating. Homemade seafood delight delivers restaurant-quality crunch you can enjoy without leaving home.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds cod, hake, or other white fish
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Liquid and Frying Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups water
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat oil to 350°F in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed saucepan, ensuring proper temperature for crispy coating.
- Create a smooth batter by whisking flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and cayenne pepper together, then gradually incorporate water until mixture becomes light and foamy.
- Thoroughly blot fish fillets with paper towels to eliminate surface moisture, which helps batter adhere more effectively.
- Carefully dunk each fillet into the prepared batter, ensuring complete and even coverage with a thin, consistent layer.
- Gently lower battered fish into hot oil, maintaining adequate spacing between pieces to prevent sticking and promote even browning.
- Fry fish for 3-4 minutes, rotating occasionally, until exterior turns a rich golden-brown and reaches crispy perfection.
- Transfer fried fillets to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate, allowing excess oil to drain and maintaining the crisp texture.
Notes
- Choose fresh, firm white fish like cod or halibut for the best texture and flavor absorption.
- Use cold water in the batter to create a lighter, crispier coating that stays crunchy longer.
- Keep fish pieces similar in size to ensure even cooking and consistent golden-brown color.
- Pat fish completely dry before battering to prevent oil splattering and achieve maximum crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg