Beer-Battered Seafood Recipe

Servings: 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes

canola oil, for frying
1 cup|153 grams all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 (12-ounce|340-ml) beer, preferably Man-Go War
4 ounces|115 grams cod, cut into 1 ½-inch pieces
4 ounces|115 grams peeled and deveined shrimp
4 ounces|115 grams scallops
4 ounces|115 grams squid tubes, cut crosswise into ½-inch pieces
lemon wedges, for serving
tartare sauce or ketchup, for serving

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan until a deep-fry thermometer reads 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Slowly pour in the beer and whisk until smooth.
3. Working in batches, add the seafood to the batter, dipping well to coat. Cook the seafood, turning as needed, until golden all over, about 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the seafood to a paper towel-lined plate and season immediately with salt. Serve with lemon wedges and the dipping sauce of your choice.

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