Uncle Bill'S Deep Fried Tilapia Fish Recipe

Name: Uncle Bill'S Deep Fried Tilapia Fish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 lb tilapia fillets or 1 lb halibut fish fillet; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup cold beer, of your choice; 2 cups canola oil (for deep frying); 1 large lemon, cut into wedges; 1/4 cup tartar sauce

Servings: persons

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 lb tilapia fillets or 1 lb halibut fish fillet
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup cold beer, of your choice
2 cups canola oil (for deep frying)
1 large lemon, cut into wedges
1/4 cup tartar sauce

1
In a mixing bowl, mix together 1/4 cup of flour, 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper; set aside.
2
Rinse fish fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
3
Cut fish into 1 inch wide by about 4 inches long pieces; set aside.
4
In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt and pepper.
5
Add beer and beaten egg and whisk until well blended and the batter is light, smooth and quite thin (like whipping cream).
6
In a medium size saucepan or a frying pan, heat oil to 350u00b0F.
7
Dredge fish pieces in the flour mixture.
8
Drop the floured fish pieces into the batter to coat, then lift out with tongs and let the excess batter drip off.
9
Drop the battered fish into the hot oil and cook for about 1 minute, turn over and cook for an additional 1 minute or until light golden brown.
10
Do not overcook.
11
Remove from oil onto paper towels to absorb any excess cooking oil.
12
Serve immediately with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.

1169

kcal

Calories

123

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 lb tilapia fillets or 1 lb halibut fish fillet, and more.

Yes, Uncle Bill'S Deep Fried Tilapia Fish falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Uncle Bill'S Deep Fried Tilapia Fish

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