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Crispy Beer Battered Halibut Recipe

Crispy Beer Battered Halibut Recipe

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  • Author: Mia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 3-4 servings
  • Category: Frying
  • Method: Stovetop

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

  1. Prepare Halibut: Blot halibut pieces, season with salt, and set aside. Mix tartar sauce ingredients and refrigerate.
  2. Coat Halibut: Dredge halibut in flour. Heat oil in a large pan.
  3. Make Batter: Whisk flour, cornstarch, paprika, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and beer.
  4. Fry Halibut: Dip halibut in batter and fry in batches until golden brown.
  5. Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve hot with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.