Sephardic-Style Fried Fish

Name: Sephardic-Style Fried Fish
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds small cod fillets; 1 1/2 teaspoons coarse-grain sea salt; 2/3 cup cold water; 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour; 4 large eggs; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; Vegetable oil; Garnishes: lemon slices, fresh dill sprigs

9 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2 1/2 pounds small cod fillets
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse-grain sea salt
2/3 cup cold water
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Vegetable oil
Garnishes: lemon slices, fresh dill sprigs

Directions

1

Arrange fish fillets in a large baking dish. Sprinkle evenly on both sides with sea salt. Pour cold water to cover over fish. Chill 1 hour.
2

Whisk together 2/3 cup cold water and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl until mixture is smooth.
3

Drain fish, and pat dry between layers of paper towels. Dip fish in batter, allowing excess to drip off.
4

Pour oil to depth of 1 1/4 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 370°. Fry fish, in batches, 10 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately. Garnish, if desired.