How to Deep Fry Beer Battered Halibut

You will learn to cook this very simple yet deliciously Alaskan favorite. For this batter, good quality, light-colored beers work best.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2lbs Halibut
• 1c. Pancake mix
• 1 of your favorite beers or 6 of your favorites with one left over for the recipe.
• Oil for deep frying

1. Start drinking the beer but don't drink the last one.
   Heat oil to 375 degrees. You can tell when the oil is hot enough when it starts to smoke just a little.
   Skin the Halibut if not already done
   Cut the halibut into 1 and 1/2 inch chucks

2. Combine the pancake mix with the beer. The batter should be slightly thinner than pancake batter.
   
   Dip the halibut into the beer batter coating it thoroughly.
   
   Carefully add the dipped halibut in a single layer to the hot oil and fry for 3 to 4 minutes or when golden brown.
   
   Halibut cooks quickly, so try not to over do it.

3. 
    
   Alaskan Fish and Chips

   Drain on absorbent paper, paper towels or wire rack.
   
   Serve with french fried potatoes, plenty of tartar sauce and any beer that might be left. You can also use some malt vinegar to sprinkle over the fish.
   
   This recipe is also great for Ling Cod.

Tips & Warnings

• The fresher the halibut the better, I usually cook it the same day my hubby catches it.
• Mix in a cold bowl with ice cold beer.

[edieness]

on 6/10/2009 Gr8 article on How to Deep Fry Beer Battered Halibut.5*

[joycetmann]

on 5/27/2009 I absolutely LOVE deep-fried halibut. Thanks!

[kaytay]

on 4/26/2009 great how-to on frying beer battered halibut. I usually use perch, but will try halibut

[sonni57]

on 4/2/2009 Good recipe on how to deep fry beer battered halibut. I love fish this sounds great!

[chickenchick]

on 3/23/2009 This sounds easy and delicious! Sounds like I can have my cake and eat it too. Good recipes. Start drinking the beer then you won't mind what you're eating. Thank for another great one. God Bless 5* and the works.