Poor Man's Beer Batter Fish Recipe
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Poor Man's Beer Batter Fish

"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!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (31)

Prep Time:
4 Min
Cook Time:
5 Min
Ready In:
9 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 286 | Total Fat: 11.2g | Cholesterol: 75mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2005 by CAPoookie   view full review
This is good for veggies, peppers, eggplant, mushrooms, squash, fish, shrimp, chicken, onion...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2005 by BSHIPP   view full review
I have been using a similar recipe for years and it is great for making onion rings too! My...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2007 by CHELS   view full review
I wouldn't call it quick; battering the fish can be a little time consuming. Won't deny that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2005 by VINTAGELADYONE   view full review
If it sticks and soaks up the oil you probably cooked it in COLD oil....and probably didn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2009 by camohn   view full review
I used tilapia as I am not a trout fan/it was a hit at home. My version was a 5 for us....I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2007 by swtdrms81   view full review
it was like eating fishy old beer tasting pancakes!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2004 by PISTANDBROKE66   view full review
It doesn't get any easier than this! I used this recipe when I made fish for my wife and 75 yo...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2007 by Daniel Horak   view full review
Very good and fast recipe. I even try it on pork steaks, GREAT!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2008 by jodigirlpa   view full review
This was a really good and really quick batter. I used it for frying onion rings and fresh...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2007 by Skippy Andersen   view full review
The only reason I gave this two stars is for the choice of fish. Don't use trout filets. ...

 

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