Description
Crispy Beer Battered Halibut is a classic seafood dish featuring tender halibut pieces coated in a light, crispy beer batter. Served with homemade tartar sauce and lemon wedges, this recipe is perfect for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For Halibut:
- 1 lb. Halibut, sliced into 1-1 1/2-inch-thick pieces
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt, divided
- 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 12 oz. cold beer (ale or lager)
- Canola or vegetable oil for frying
- Lemon wedges for serving
For Tartar Sauce:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup minced dill pickles
- 1 tbsp grated yellow onion
- 1 tsp stone ground mustard
- 1 tbsp dill pickle juice
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Halibut: Blot halibut pieces, season with salt, and set aside. Mix tartar sauce ingredients and refrigerate.
- Coat Halibut: Dredge halibut in flour. Heat oil in a large pan.
- Make Batter: Whisk flour, cornstarch, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and beer.
- Fry Halibut: Dip halibut in batter and fry in batches until golden brown.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve hot with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
