English Fish n' Chips

Recipe courtesy Emeril Lagasse, 2002

Show: Emeril LiveEpisode: Cooking With Beer

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (19)

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Cook Time:
10 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 10 min
Total:: 25 min

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Ingredients

2 pounds Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch thick slices
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup ale or beer
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons Essence, plus 2 teaspoons, plus more for dusting, recipe follows
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 pounds cod or pollack fillets, cut into 4-ounce pieces
6 cups vegetable oil
Malt vinegar, accompaniment

Directions

Heat the oil in a deep fat fryer or large, heavy pot to 350 degrees F. Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F.

Fry the potatoes in the oil until golden brown, turning to cook evenly, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Season with Essence, to taste, and transfer to a baking sheet. Place in the oven to keep warm until ready to serve. In a bowl, combine 1 cup of the flour, the ale, egg, milk, 1 tablespoon Essence, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Whisk to make a smooth batter the consistency of cream, adding more ale, as needed, to thin. (Use the batter as soon as possible after making.) Place the remaining 3/4 cup flour and 2 teaspoons Essence in a shallow dish.

Season the fish with the remaining tablespoon of Essence. Dip the fillets first into flour to lightly coat, then into the batter, and back into the flour, shaking to remove any excess. Fry in the oil for until crisp and golden brown, turning, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. Season lightly with salt. Serve immediately with the fried potatoes and malt vinegar.

Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):

2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.

Yield: about 2/3 cup

Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

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Michelle Hillside, NJ 10-09-2009
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"Something incredible, double fried, what a classic.: from AZ
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

William from Scottsdale - please stop sniffing glue. Like whoa dude...
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Tim Round Rock, TX 07-05-2009
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This made even questionable fish spectacular!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I was given some Alaskan cod fillets that were vaccumed sealed but still almost one year old. I have never made battered... fish so I decided to experiment with what I was given. Some of the fish was indeed "fishy" but this batter more than made up for the questionable fish. My whole family (including in-laws and in-laws of in-laws) gobbled it down! Emeril wins again!!!Read more
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Erin Ann Arbor, MI 02-16-2009
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Best I've had
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This beer batter is excellent. Just the right crispiness, very light and flavorful. Better than any I've had at a restaurant.... Emeril's "Essence" really goes very well with homemade fries too. All it needs is a little lemon juice and some tartar sauce, and it was just perfect. I'm definitely saving this recipe. Read more
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Anonymous 06-16-2007
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Wonderful!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I love the beer batter!
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Donna gaston, SC 06-03-2007
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Great
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I Love most of Emerils recipes so of course I like this one! LOL This is a good tasting recipe. THANKS!
recipe English Fish n' Chips
Anonymous 05-14-2007
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WOW
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This batter was EXCELLENT. This is the first time I have fried fish, and it turned out great. I also made onion rings. I... patted the fish dry and then coated it in flour before dipping it in the batter. It tasted just like I ordered it in a restaurant! Thanks Emeril!Read more