Basic Fried Fish with an Herb Batter

Basi Herb Batter Fried Fish Recipe
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Herb Batter Fried Fish Fillets
by Renee Shelton April 23, 2011
Basic technique for deep frying fish with an herb batter.
Ingredients
2 lbs. fresh fish fillets, cut into serving sized pieces Salt Pepper1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram1/2 teaspoon dried savory1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon pepper1 large egg, beaten3/4 cup, about milk Oil for deep fat frying
Instructions
Preheat the deep fat fryer to 375 degrees.Pat dry the fillet portions and sprinkle evenly with salt and pepper.Stir the flour, baking powder, salt, marjoram, savory, oregano, and pepper together.Dip the lightly floured fillets into the egg wash, then drain any extra egg wash, then roll it the panko crumbs for an even coating. Shake off excess.Whisk the egg and the milk together.Add the egg and milk mixture to the flour mixture, and stir until smooth. Dip the pieces of fish into the batter, then drop in the hot oil in an even layer to prevent overcrowding, with the fryer basket already in place. Fry until golden brown, then lift up frying basket to remove the fish and let the oil drain. Transfer the fillets to drain on absorbent paper toweling. Repeat with remaining fish. Serve immediately.
Details
Prep time: 15 mins Cook time: 20 mins Total time: 35 mins Yield: 4 servings