Beer-Battered Bass Recipe
January 21, 2014
By Rick Browne
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Rick Browne shows you how to cook beer-battered bass in Texas. This delicious bass recipe is then served over a bed of homemade coleslaw.
Serves: 4-6 Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes Total time: 40 minutes
Ingredients :
4-6 bass fillets ⅔ cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ⅔ cup flat beer Vegetable oil for frying Cole slaw mix 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 3 tablespoons honey 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Directions:
1. Whisk ⅓ cup flour, salt, and pepper in medium bowl to blend.
2. Whisk in beer. Add enough oil to heavy large skillet to reach depth of ½ inch. Heat oil to 350 degrees.
3. Place remaining 2 tablespoons flour on plate. Coat fish with the flour. Dip the fillets in the batter, letting the excess drip off.
4. Fry fish until golden brown and crisp, about 4 minutes per side.
5. Drain fish on paper towels.
6. Toss coleslaw mix, vinegar, honey, and 1 tablespoon oil in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
7. Divide between plates. Place fish atop coleslaw.
