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Beer battered cod with fries and tarter sauce in front of a glass of Guinness

Guinness Beer Battered Cod

Carne Diem Culinary
We are not going to lie, these Guinness Battered Cod are the bomb. Wars were almost fought over this fish. The beer batter is perfectly dense and crispy. Serve it up with some fries and a proper pint of beer and you are set.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine British
Servings 6 Pieces of beer battered fish
Calories 954 kcal

Equipment

  • Deep Fryer or Deep pot for frying

Ingredients
  

Fish Batter

  • 6 Pieces of Cod
  • 2 cups Flour
  • 1 Tab Baking Powder
  • 1 tea Salt
  • 1 Tab Salmon Seasoning optional
  • 1.5 cups Cold Guinness Beer

Additional Ingredients

  • ½ cup Cornstarch
  • 2 quarts Oil for Frying
  • Malt Vinegar for serving
  • Lemon Wedges for serving

Instructions
 

Preparing the Batter

  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Include any optional seasoning, if desired, at this point.
  • Mix in 1 ½ cups cold Guinness beer and sir until a smooth batter is formed.

Preparing the Fish

  • Cut the cod into equal sized portions, then pat dry with paper towels.
  • Dust both sides of the fish pieces with cornstarch and shake off excess cornstarch.
  • Dip the fish in the batter and fry in 375 degree oil until the fish is cooked through and the batter is golden. This typically takes 5-7 minutes.
  • Let the fish cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 954kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 165gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 387mgSodium: 1088mgPotassium: 3767mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 378IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 275mgIron: 6mg
Keyword Beer Batter, Cod, Crispy, Fish and Chips
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