Fish Fillets in Batter
From: Marie-Thé, Quebec, Canada
Comments: Keep in dry heat until ready to serve; if cold, reheat in oven, not in deep-fryer.
Serve along with French fries.
Never use any sharp utensil to turn fish over as it could puncture the pieces.
Servings: 35 [4 ounces / 113 g fish per serving]
IngredientsPreparation
  • 1 1/4 pounds [568 g] flour
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] salt
  • 2 tablespoons [30 mL] baking powder
  • 1 1/2 cups [375 mL] milk
  • 1 1/2 cups [375 mL] cold water
  • 8 3/4 pounds [4 kg] fish fillets
  • Fat for frying
  • To mix ingredients evenly, sift together flour, salt and baking powder 3 times; transfer into a bowl.
  • Slowly pour in already mixed together milk and water, whipping using a wire whip, until smooth.
  • Leave batter to sit for 15 to 20 minutes before using.
  • Cut fish fillets on the bias into servings, so that they will look bigger and will cook better.
  • Completely coat each piece with batter removing excess batter by wiping pieces on the edge of the bowl.
  • Preheat fat to 375°F [190°C] into a deep-fryier.
  • Half immerse fish pieces into hot fat holding pieces in for a few seconds only.
  • Deep-fry fish pieces for approximately 10 minutes, until golden brown.
  • Using a slotted spoon or a skimmer, gently turn fish pieces over and fry until golden brown on other side; drain and serve.