Fish in batter can be healthy if it is prepared with quality and fresh ingredients. Fish is a source of protein, vitamins (A, D, E and B vitamins), minerals (phosphorus, calcium, iron, magnesium) and omega-3 fatty acids. It helps maintain bone health, improves brain and nervous system function, and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. Batter
is usually made from flour, eggs, and liquid (water, milk, or beer). It serves as a sort of “coat” for the fish, sealing the juices inside and giving the dish a special flavor and texture. However, it is important to remember that batter can increase the calorie content of the dish by adding flour and frying oil. Therefore, you should choose low-fat varieties of fish and control the amount of batter used.
Let’s prepare delicious fish in batter
Ingredients for fish:
- Fish (pollock, cod, salmon) – 600 g;
- Flour – 150 g;
- Mineral carbonated water – 250 ml;
- Leavening agent – 2 tsp;
- Cornstarch – 4 tbsp;
- Salt – a pinch.
Ingredients for the potatoes:
- Potatoes;
- Paprika;
- Dried garlic;
- Salt.
Ingredients for the sauce:
- Mayonnaise – 100 ml;
- Pickled cucumber – 1 pc;
- Onion – 1/4 pcs;
- Garlic – 1 clove;
- Dijon mustard in grains;
- Dill;
- Black pepper.
Cooking fish in batter:
For garnish, thoroughly wash potatoes, cut them arbitrarily and boil them until ready. In a separate bowl, mix the boiled potatoes with oil, salt, paprika and dried garlic to taste.
Lay out the potatoes on a baking tray lined with parchment
.
For the batter, mix flour with baking powder and starch, add water and mix thoroughly.
We choose fish cut into fillets, leave in the refrigerator in advance on a paper towel to get rid of excess moisture. Salt the fish and send it back to the fridge
. For the sauce, chop pickles and onions finely. Chop garlic, dill, add together with onion and cucumber to the mayonnaise. Also put mustard and black pepper in the sauce, mix thoroughly.
Bake the potatoes until ready in the oven at 220 degrees
.
For the fish 200 ml of oil bring to 180 degrees in a pan. Dip
the fillet first in flour, then in batter, drop it into the hot oil.
Let the fish first float in the oil, only then completely let fry. You can place the ready fish in a golden crust on a rack.
Fish in batter should be served with potatoes and sauce. It turns out a hearty and tasty dish for dinner.
