Greek · Dinner
Fried Battered Cod
Cod fillet dipped in a beer-lightened batter and fried until the crust turns crisp and golden while the flesh stays flaky. Seasoned with salt, pepper and lemon zest, it is served hot with lemon wedges and a garlicky yogurt sauce.
$6
15 minsPrep
10 minsCook
25 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
430Calories
41.2gProtein
18.4gFat
26.9gCarbs
1.2gSugar
0.9gFiber
620mgSodium
68mgChol
2.8gSat Fat
580mgPotassium
95mgCalcium
1.1mgIron
1.8mcgVitamin B12
12mgVitamin C
protein-rich
low-calorie
low-cholesterol
herb-salt
thirty-min-meals
all-time-classics
low-chol
Instructions
1
Prep
Pat cod fillet dry and dust lightly with all-purpose flour on a plate.
2
Whisk
Combine flour, baking powder, salt, pepper and lemon zest, then pour in cold beer and whisk until smooth batter forms.
3
Rest
Let batter sit at room temperature for 10 minutes until bubbles appear on the surface.
4
Fry
Heat sunflower oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep pan. Dip battered cod into oil and fry 4–5 minutes until golden, flaking easily at thickest point; transfer to paper towels. Crush garlic clove into small bowl, stir in yogurt and olive oil until smooth. Plate fried cod, drizzle with garlic sauce or serve alongside, add lemon wedge.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 13 oz371g cod fillet
- 2/3 cup80g all-purpose flour, plus extra for dredging
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp1 tsp lemon zest
- 2/3 cup160ml cold beer
- 2 cup480ml sunflower oil, for frying
- 22 lemon wedge, for serving
- 22 small garlic clove
- 2 tbsp30ml olive oil
- 2 tbsp30g plain yogurt
