Boston Battered Fried Fish

Submitted by Dedee Royale

"Growing up in Boston, we love fried fish! There I said it....and hope you enjoy the way I created this very easy recipe for delicious "FRIED FISH". I use Tilapia but any white fillet would work. You can also use this recipe to make Fried Calamari. Yum!"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1 lb tilapia fillet
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cornflour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon celery salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• canola oil (for frying)

directions

1. Heat oil in a large sauce pan to frying temperature.
2. In a small bowl mix dry ingredients.
3. Add water and cider vinegar to make a thick batter.
4. Dip fish pieces into batter then into hot oil.
5. Fry for 3-4 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish.
6. Drain on paper towels.
7. Serve immediately with your favorite tartar sauce.

Reviews

[pammyowl]

Excellent! Thanks for sharing. I did not add the turmeric but otherwise followed the recipe. Made for my three chefs 2013