Battered White Fish

Name: Battered White Fish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Russian
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs cod fillet, cut in strips; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, ground; 1/3 cup vegetable oil

Tender white fish fillets coated in a light sour cream batter and pan fried until crisp. A traditional style comfort dish that keeps the fish moist and juicy inside.

25 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

RussianDinnerStovetopStandardHigh ProteinNut-FreeShellfish-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

1.5 lbs cod fillet, cut in strips
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, ground
1/3 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

1

Pat 1.5 lbs cut in strips cod fillet dry with paper towels and season with half of the 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp ground black pepper.
2

In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 beaten large eggs, 1/4 cup sour cream, remaining 1 tsp salt, and remaining 1/2 tsp ground black pepper until smooth.
3

Whisk 1 cup all-purpose flour into the egg mixture until a smooth batter forms.
4

Heat 1/3 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
5

Dip each piece of 1.5 lbs cut in strips cod fillet into the batter to coat thoroughly, then transfer to the hot oil.
6

Fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
7

Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Questions

Can I make Battered White Fish dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/4 cup sour cream. Swap the sour cream for thick coconut yogurt with a squeeze of lemon. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Battered White Fish gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Battered White Fish keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Battered White Fish?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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