Traditional English Fish and Chips with Tartar Sauce

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Classic British pub-style beer-battered fish and thick-cut chips served with a tangy homemade tartar sauce. This British-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, layers cod fillets, all-purpose flour, cold beer into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 650 calories and feeds 4, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 British cuisine 650 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F for frying. Rinse 4 large peeled potatoes cut into 1/2-inch fries in cold water and pat dry.
  2. Step 2: Fry the potatoes in batches for 3-4 minutes until just tender but not browned. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  3. Step 3: Whisk 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper in a bowl. Gradually add 1 cup cold beer, whisking until smooth and thick.
  4. Step 4: Dredge 1 lb cod fillets lightly in 1/4 cup flour, then dip into the beer batter coating fully.
  5. Step 5: Fry the battered fish in hot oil at 350°F for 5-6 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  6. Step 6: Return the fries to the oil and fry for another 2-3 minutes to crisp up. Drain.
  7. Step 7: Mix 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp chopped dill pickle, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp chopped capers, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley to make tartar sauce.
  8. Step 8: Serve the fish and chips hot with lemon wedges and tartar sauce on the side.

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