Beer Battered Fish with Peppered Malt Vinegar

Name: Beer Battered Fish with Peppered Malt Vinegar
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American,Coastal,
Ingredients: Vegetable oil for frying; 1 cup malt vinegar; 1 1/2 tsps black pepper coarse ground divided; 1 cup flour; 1 tsp salt divided; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/4 tsp paprika; 3/4 cup beer; 1 large egg beaten; 2 pounds cod fillets cut into 8 pieces

Whip up crispy, beer battered fish at home with this simple recipe. It’s a classic combo of fish and malt vinegar dipping sauce, spiced up with McCormick® Black Pepper.

10m

PREP TIME

18m

COOK TIME

236

CALORIES

10

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 8

Ingredients

Vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup malt vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Coarse Ground Black Pepper, divided
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Paprika
3/4 cup beer
1 large egg, beaten
2 pounds cod fillets, cut into 8 pieces

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Pour oil into large heavy skillet or Dutch oven, filling no more than 1/3 full. Heat to 375°F on medium heat. (If using a deep fryer, follow manufacturers' instructions.) Mix malt vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon of the black pepper in a small bowl. Set aside until ready to serve.
2 While oil is heating, mix flour, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, 1/2 teaspoon of the remaining black pepper, garlic powder and paprika in large bowl. Whisk in beer and egg. Let batter rest 10 minutes.
3 Dry cod with paper towels and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of the black pepper. Working in batches, dip fish into batter; allow excess to drip off. Transfer battered fish directly to hot oil. Fry 4 to 6 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through, turning halfway through. Drain on paper towel-lined plate.
4 Sprinkle with additional salt, if desired and serve immediately with Peppered Malt Vinegar.