Kickin Beer Battered Alaska Pollock

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Kickin' Beer-Battered Alaska Pollock

Serves: 24 (3-piece servings)


	Ingredients Oil for frying, as needed 24 (6 oz each) Alaska Pollock fillets, thawed if necessary 5 cups flour 1/2 cup baking powder 1/4 cup sugar 1 Tbsp salt 2 to 3 tsp Cajun-style, blackened or pepper-blend seasoning 1-1/2 qts dark or regular beer 1/4 cup fresh lime juice Lime wedges, if desired

Method

Heat oil in fryer pan to 365 degrees F.

Portion fillets into 2-ounce pieces. Prepare batter: In mixing bowl, blend flour, baking powder, sugar, salt and Cajun seasoning. Pour in beer, add lime and whisk together just until frothy. Do not overmix.

For each serving, dredge fish portions in batter. Fry in oil, about 4 to 5 minutes per piece, until golden brown. Serve with lime wedges, if desired.

Recipe and Photo Courtesy of The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute.