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Poor Man's Beer Batter Fish

SUBMITTED BY: PSYCHOSKITCHIN PHOTO BY: Jules

"This is a SUPER EASY AND FAST not to mention CHEAP and NO MESS way to make a beer batter for your fresh fish while camping. Using only beer, your freshly caught fish, some oil for your skillet, and shake and pour buttermilk pancake mix containers found in your local supermarket. Great for camping!"

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PREP TIME	4 Min
COOK TIME	5 Min
READY IN	9 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

1 cup beer, or as needed
1 (7 ounce) container shake and pour buttermilk pancake mix
2 pounds trout fillets
1/2 cup oil for frying

DIRECTIONS

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Pour beer into the pancake mix container in place of the water it calls for. Make the batter as thick or thin as you prefer. Close the lid, give it a few shakes, and boom it's done.
Dip fish into the batter using a pair of tongs, or if you want to dirty a dish, pour the batter in a bowl first. If you cut your fish into smaller pieces, you can toss them into the container, close the lid and shake it a couple of times, then carefully remove the coated pieces.
Remove the fish from the batter using tongs, and place into the hot oil. Fry the fish until golden brown on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

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REVIEWS

Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2005 by Poookie

This is good for veggies, peppers, eggplant, mushrooms, squash, fish, shrimp, chicken, onion... MORE

Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2007 by CHELS

I wouldn't call it quick; battering the fish can be a little time consuming. Won't deny that... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2005 by BSHIPP

I have been using a similar recipe for years and it is great for making onion rings too! My... MORE

Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2004 by PISTANDBROKE66

It doesn't get any easier than this! I used this recipe when I made fish for my wife and 75 yo... MORE

Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2007 by swtdrms81

it was like eating fishy old beer tasting pancakes! MORE

Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2005 by VINTAGELADYONE

If it sticks and soaks up the oil you probably cooked it in COLD oil....and probably didn't... MORE

Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2007 by Daniel Horak

Very good and fast recipe. I even try it on pork steaks, GREAT! MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2007 by Skippy Andersen

The only reason I gave this two stars is for the choice of fish. Don't use trout filets. ... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2007 by Jules

Yummy Yummy Yummy! It was a little labor intensive, but was worth the work. Papa caught some... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2005 by GBAZELEY

we tried this and it was a disaster. the coating stuck to the pan while cooking so only a... MORE