Captain D's Southern Style White Fish Recipe
Captain D's Southern style white fish recipe has a special place in my kitchen with its just-right blend of spices and crispy batter.You won’t need fancy ingredients or complicated techniques to recreate this at home.Start with fresh white fish like cod—I find it gives the dish that tender, flaky texture we all crave.The real secret lies in ensuring your batter is ice-cold; it helps achieve that crunch we all savor.
Ingredients
- 4 fillets White Fish
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Cornstarch
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 1 cup Cold Beer
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat oil to 350°F in a deep fryer or a medium-sized saucepan.
- Make sure it's hot enough to crisp up the fish nicely.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and cayenne pepper.
- Stir until well mixed.
- Pour the cold beer into the dry ingredients slowly.
- Whisk until you have a smooth batter, and it's key to keep the beer cold for a light batter.
- Dip each fish fillet into the batter, ensuring it is completely coated.
- Lift and let any excess batter drip off.
- Carefully place the coated fish into the hot oil.
- Fry them in batches until golden brown, usually about 4-5 minutes per side.
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