Peixe empanado com cerveja

Ingredientes

• 6 cod fillets
• 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cup dark beer ((stout or porter))
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 4 cups vegetable or canola oil ((enough to cover and fry each fish))

Modo de preparo

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a wok, Dutch oven, or a deep fryer until it reaches a temperature of about 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   Combine 1 cup of flour, paprika and about ½ a teaspoon each of the salt and black pepper in a mixing bowl.

3. 3

   Slowly pour the beer into the flour mixture, whisk until smooth.

4. 4

   Season the fish with the remaining salt and pepper.

5. 5

   Working with one fish at a time, lightly coat the fish with some of the remaining flour and then dip the fish into the flour and beer mixture.

6. 6

   Carefully drop the fish into the heated oil and fry until it’s golden brown (about 10 minutes).

7. 7

   Set the fish aside on a plate lined with paper towels and repeat the steps to fry the remaining fish.