Captain D’s makes amazing batter-dipped fish. If you are wanting a great plate of Fish and Chips, this is the recipe for you! The crispy, seasoned crust on the outside and tender fish on the inside is sure to...

Captain D’s makes amazing batter-dipped fish. If you are wanting a great plate of Fish and Chips, this is the recipe for you! The crispy, seasoned crust on the outside and tender fish on the inside is sure to satisfy a craving.

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Captain D’s Fried Fish

I have a confession to make: I love Captain Ds Batter Dipped Fish. They can’t be found everywhere, but for me, this is a guilty pleasure. If you are lucky enough to live near one, you may feel the same way.

Their battered dipped fish has to be some of the best fried fish around. All of Captain D’s food is freshly made to order. They have a diverse menu so that you can get a variety of seafood dishes. But for me, the battered dipped fish is my personal favorite.

What Makes Captain D’s Fish Batter So Good?

There are many reasons why this fish is so tasty. What makes their batter so good is that the flour mixture is nicely seasoned. So often a battered isn’t seasoned quite right, and it may miss its mark on flavor, but not here.

Moreover, when you cook the fish, this batter turns out perfectly golden and crispy! Your mouth will water just from looking at the fried fish, and its flavor definitely lives up to the expectations set by the presentation. The perfect outer coating will remind you of the classic recipe from Captain D’s.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

One of my favorite things about preparing a copycat recipe at home is you can modify a recipe if you like. For example, Alaskan Pollock fish is used for their famous fish batter recipe. You could use cod fillets or another hearty fish. So, feel free to use your favorite type, as the batter tastes amazing either way!

Also, this batter fish recipe is incredibly convenient because of how quick and easy it is. It’s not time-consuming because it only takes 10 minutes to prepare the batter and fish, then you can get straight to frying.

You can also use any extra batter to create onion rings or other fried foods. So, the batter can be utilized in more than one way.

I hope you try this recipe for Captain D’s Batter Dipped Fish, it is one of my guilty pleasures.

Ingredients

Here’s what you need for batter-dipped fried fish:

All-purpose flour Cornstarch Baking powder Kosher salt Cayenne pepper Water Cod, hake, or other white fish Vegetable oil for frying

How to Make Captain D’s Fish

Preheat oil to 350°F in either a deep fryer or a medium-sized saucepan. In a medium bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and cayenne pepper. Whisk in the water. Pat the fish dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Dip the fish in the batter and fully coat each fillet. Drop fish in the oil and deep-fry the fish for 3 to 4 minutes, until it is golden brown. Do not overcrowd the pan, you may have to fry the fish in batches. Drain fish on a wire rack.

Deep-Fryer Recommendation

One of my favorite tools for frying is my T-fal FR8000 Oil Filtration Ultimate EZ Clean Easy to clean 3.5-Liter Fry Basket Stainless Steel Immersion Deep Fryer. Why I like this fryer is that it enables you to filter the oil after usage, and then store the oil if desired.

Oil for frying often begins to burn because small particles of batter disperse into the oil and they eventually burn. If you use a fryer with a filter this will help you.

You could also run oil through a coffee filter when you are done, this will work as well. This fryer makes this task easy and safe. Years ago when I worked in a restaurant, straining the oil was the task I liked least. The oil was hot and you could burn yourself.

Tips for Frying Batter-Dipped fish

So there is a little technique when preparing the fish I want to share with you. I like to blot my fish with a paper towel to make it dry before I dip it into the batter. This way the batter will stick on better.

When placing the fish into the fryer I try to place it in carefully. So that I hold the fish carefully in the oil about halfway. By holding it for a second or two before dropping it into the hot oil you can enable the crust to cook a little so it won’t then get stuck to the bottom of the fryer basket. I find that if I simply put the fish in there, the batter can cook around the basket.

How to Store Leftovers

If you have leftover battered fish, you either need to wrap it in foil tightly, place it in a resealable bag, or put it in a container with a lid. Pat it with a paper towel first to get rid of any excess oil on the surface. Fried fish has the best taste and quality when you eat it within 2-3 days of initially cooking it.

What Is The Best Way to Reheat Fried Fish?

A fantastic way to reheat the battered dipped fried fish is in the air fryer or the oven. With both of these methods, it retains the fish’s crispiness. It should only take 10-15 minutes in a 350°F oven.

For the air fryer, use the same temperature and a slightly shorter cooking time, around 5 to 8 minutes.

Great Fried Fish Side Dishes

Captain D’s Coleslaw Captain D’s Hush Puppies Tartar Sauce Recipe

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Be sure to check out more of my easy seafood recipes and the best fast food copycat recipes.

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