Beer Battered Pacific Halibut


Serves 4

Ingredients:

1.5 lbs Pacific Halibut Fillet, cut into 2oz portions
1 cup All-Purpose Flour
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Baking Powder
12oz Beer of Your Choice
1 Small Lemon, cut into wedges
1 tsp Flat Leaf Parsley, chopped 
1-2 quarts of canola oil (oil amount may vary depending on the size of your fryer)
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper

Directions:

  1. Pre-heat oil to 375ºF.
  2. In a large bowl add flour, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Gently mix.
  3. Coat each Halibut piece with the flour and then place it on a separate plate or rack.
  4. To the large bowl of remaining flour, add baking powder and beer. Whisk until smooth.
  5. Dip Halibut into the batter and then straight to the pre-heated oil. Cook for about 5-6 minutes until golden brown.
  6. Plate your fish and then garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges. Enjoy it with a side of fries and Santa Monica Seafood Tartar Sauce.