š Copycat Long John Silverās Fish Recipe
Craving that crispy, golden-brown fried fish from Long John Silverās? This easy copycat recipe brings the iconic seafood favorite straight to your kitchen.
Equipment
- Deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot
- Mixing bowl & whisk
- Slotted spoon or tongs
- Thermometer (optional but ideal)
- Wire rack or paper towel-lined tray
Ingredients
- 8 cups vegetable oil for frying
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tsp sugar
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp onion salt
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 16 oz club soda
- 2 lbs white fish cod, haddock, or pollock, cut into 3-oz pieces
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat the Oil
- In a deep fryer or large pot, heat vegetable oil to 350Ā°F (177Ā°C).
- Step 2: Prepare the Batter
- Whisk flour, cornstarch, sugar, salt, baking powder, baking soda, onion salt, paprika, and pepper in a bowl.
- Slowly pour in club soda while whisking until batter is foamy and smooth.
- Step 3: Coat the Fish
- Dip each fish piece into the batter, coating fully and evenly.
- Step 4: Fry to Golden Perfection
- Carefully lower battered fish into hot oil.
- Fry for 2ā3 minutes per batch, until golden brown and floating.
- Transfer to a wire rack or paper towel-lined tray.
- Step 5: Serve & Enjoy
- Serve hot with tartar sauce, malt vinegar, or lemon wedges.
- Enjoy the light, crispy crunch with every bite! šāØ
Notes
š„ Pro Tips for the Best Fried Fish Double Dip for Extra Crunch: Dip the fish twice in the batter for a thicker coating. Use Fresh White Fish: Cod, haddock, or pollock work best. Keep Oil at 350Ā°F: Use a thermometer to maintain consistent frying temp. Fry in Batches: Donāt overcrowd ā it keeps the batter light and crispy.
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Ā Nutrition (Per Piece ā Approx.)
- Calories:Ā 280
- Protein:Ā 18g
- Carbs:Ā 16g
- Fat:Ā 15g
- Sodium:Ā 460mg