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Batter-Fried Fish

Name: Batter-Fried Fish
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1/2 pound cod fillet; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 to 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/8 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/3 cup club soda; Oil for deep-frying; 1/4 cup orange marmalade; 1 to 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish

6 reviews

Test Kitchen Approved

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Makes

2 servings

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023

Whether I'm fixing cod fillets or my husband's catch of the day, this fish fry batter makes the fish golden and crispy. Club soda gives it a different twist, and the sweet and zippy sauce complements the fish nicely. —Nancy Johnson, Connersville, Indiana

Batter-Fried Fish Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

1/2 pound cod fillet
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 to 3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/3 cup club soda
Oil for deep-frying
1/4 cup orange marmalade
1 to 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish

Directions

Rinse fillets in cold water; pat dry. In a large shallow dish toss flour and fish, 1 piece at a time. Combine next 9 ingredients.

In a cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1 in. of oil. Dip floured fillets in cornstarch batter; fry over medium heat until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 2-3 minutes on each side. Combine marmalade and horseradish; serve with fish.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 346 calories, 12g fat (1g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 420mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein.

Batter-Fried Fish

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