Pub-Style Crispy Fried Fish with Tartar Sauce

Directions

  1. 1Whisk all tartar sauce ingredients in a bowl and chill for 8-24 hours.
  2. 2Salt the fish fillets and rest on a wire rack for 15 minutes to pull out surface moisture, then pat bone-dry with paper towels.
  3. 3Whisk the flours, baking powder, and salt together, then gently stir in the cold beer until just combined.
  4. 4Heat oil to 375°F. Dust fillets in plain flour, shake off excess, then dip into the batter.
  5. 5Lower fish gently into the oil and fry until deep golden and cooked through, internal temp 145°F.
  6. 6Transfer to a wire rack, hit with flaky salt, and serve immediately.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ap flour
  • 1/2 cup rice flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 can ice-cold beer
  • 8 whole cod fillets
  • extra for dredging flour (optional)
  • extra for dredging salt (optional)
  • 1 cup mayo
  • 1 whole shallot, minced
  • 1/4 cup dill relish
  • 1 tbsp capers, chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 whole lemon zest
  • 2 tsp worcestershire
  • 1 tsp mustard

Equipment

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Tips

  • Don't overmix the batter; a few lumps are fine.
  • Transfer fried fish to a wire rack rather than paper towels to maintain crispness.
  • Any firm white fish can be used instead of cod.