Copycat Captain D’s Crunchy Battered Fish

Make restaurant-quality Crunchy Battered Fish with this Copycat Captain D’s
recipe. Crispy, flavorful, and perfect for any meal. Start cooking today!

Servings: 4

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Prep Time
10 minutes

Cook Time
10 minutes

Main Course

American

fish batter

Instructions

1 Slice the fish into 1 1/2 inch strips. Put the fish pieces in a plastic bag and
add 1 teaspoon of paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Seal the bag and
shake it until the fish is evenly coated. Add 2 tablespoons of flour and shake
again to coat the fish.
2 To make the batter, combine 1 1/4 cups of flour, baking powder, baking soda, the
remaining 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Gradually
whisk in the ice-cold water until you achieve a pancake batter-like consistency.
Add a bit more water if necessary to get the right texture.
3 Heat the peanut oil in a heavy-bottom skillet over medium heat until it reaches
350°F. Alternatively, you can use an electric deep fryer.
4 Dip the fish pieces into the batter, ensuring they are fully coated. When the
oil is hot, carefully place the fish pieces into the oil one at a time, avoiding
overcrowding the pan. Cook the fish in batches, flipping halfway through, for
about 8-10 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches
165°F.
5 Using tongs, remove the fish from the oil and place them on a wire rack over a
baking sheet. Immediately sprinkle with kosher salt to help it adhere to the
fish.
6 Continue frying until all the fish is cooked. Serve with your favorite
condiments, such as cocktail sauce, tartar sauce, and lemon wedges.