Long John Silvers Fish Recipe
Description
Make crispy, golden Long John Silver’s fish at home with this easy copycat recipe. Tender, flaky white fish coated in a light, flavorful batter for the perfect seafood dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs white fish fillets, Cod, pollock, or tilapia work best.
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika , optional
- 1 cup cold sparkling water, or beer
Instructions
- Pat 2 lbs white fish fillets dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper. Drying helps the batter stick and keeps the fish from getting soggy.
- In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour , 1 teaspoon baking powder , 1 teaspoon salt , 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon paprika . Slowly add 1 cup cold sparkling wateror beer until smooth. The batter should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Pour vegetable oil into a deep skillet or fryer to a depth of 1–2 inches and heat to 350°F (175°C).
- Dip each fillet into the batter, letting excess drip off. Fry in batches for 4–5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 145°F / 63°C). Avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Remove fried fish with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and your favorite sides.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 222kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 33gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 537mgPotassium: 482mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 14IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 2mg