Long John Silver’s Inspired Crispy Batter

Long John Silver’s Inspired Crispy Batter 🐟🍤

Ingredients:

• 🥛 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 🌽 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 🥄 1 tsp baking powder
• 🧂 1 tsp salt
• 🌶️ 1/2 tsp paprika
• 🥚 1 egg
• 💧 1 cup cold water
• 🐟 Fish fillets or 🍤 shrimp
• 🛢️ Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Batter:
   • In a large bowl, mix together 1 cup of all-purpose flour 🥛, 1/4 cup of cornstarch 🌽, 1 tsp of baking powder 🥄, 1 tsp of salt 🧂, and 1/2 tsp of paprika 🌶️.
   • Beat 1 egg 🥚 in a separate bowl, then add it to the dry ingredients.
   • Gradually add 1 cup of cold water 💧 to the mixture, stirring until smooth.
2. Heat the Oil:
   • Heat vegetable oil 🛢️ in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C) 🔥.
3. Coat the Fish or Shrimp:
   • Pat the fish fillets 🐟 or shrimp 🍤 dry with paper towels.
   • Dip them into the batter, ensuring they are fully coated 🥛🐟.
4. Fry:
   • Carefully place the coated fish or shrimp into the hot oil 🛢️.
   • Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side for fish fillets and 2-3 minutes per side for shrimp 🔥⏲️.
5. Drain and Serve:
   • Remove from the oil and place on paper towels to drain any excess oil 🛢️📄.
   • Serve hot with tartar sauce, lemon wedges, or your favorite dipping sauce 🍋🥣.

Enjoy your delicious, crispy Long John Silver’s inspired batter-fried fish or shrimp! 🐟🍤😋