Halibut Fish and Chips

Halibut season opened last week.

The first halibut of the season landed

in the stores last Thursday.

And we had our first just simply baked with

a bread crumb topping.

I had promised Moe homemade Fish and Chips

so last night I made good on 

the promise. 

Nice light beer batter.

With a homemade tartar sauce.

I don't like tartar sauce on my fish but I love it as a dip for the fries. 

Fish and Chips ( Beer Batter)

Adapted from Joe's Tempura batter

1 cup flour

1/2 cup cornstarch

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 cup Club soda or Beer As cold as possible), more as needed

Oil for deep-frying (I used canola Oil)

Mix flour, cornstarch, salt, and baking powder.

Add soda water gradually, stirring with a fork, first to create a paste and then until mixture is like a thick pancake batter.

Heat oil for frying to 360°F to 375°F

Dry Fish well. Dip into batter letting excess drip off before carefully slipping into hot oil.

Do not crowd pan.

Drain on paper towels.