Tilapia in Beer Batter

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Serves/Makes: 4 - 6


Ingredients:


     Marinade

• 4-6 Tilapia fillets (about 6 ounces each)
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• Oil for deep frying
  
  Beer Batter 
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1/2 cup beer (golden colored, not dark)
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 tablespoon baking powder

How to cook Tilapia in Beer Batter:

• Cut fillets into 2 inches pieces.
• Put fish in a bowl with lemon juice, parsley, 2 tablespoons cooking oil, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Heat oil for deep frying. (Note: if cooking in batches, give the oil a chance to heat up before continuing)
• Dip pieces of fish individually into batter, and then into hot oil.
• Cook, turning and submerging pieces in the oil until golden brown all over.
• Drain on paper towels.

If you're not a fan of Tilapia, substitute with another fish of your choice, such as Cod or Haddock.  Pair it with a refreshing Pilsener, serve it up with some pomme frites, and you've got yourself a great meal.

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