Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAmherst Oyster BarFish & Chips Recipe

Fish & Chips Recipe

Inspired by Amherst Oyster Bar
Time1h
Serves4

Beer-battered fish, fries, tartar sauce

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Ingredients

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For the Beer-Battered Fish

Method

For the Beer-Battered Fish

  1. 1

    Prepare the Batter

    In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Gradually add the beer, mixing until smooth and slightly thick. Let the batter rest for about 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches about 350°F (175°C).

  3. 3

    Batter the Fish

    Dip each cod fillet into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated.

  4. 4

    Fry the Fish

    Carefully place the battered fish fillets in the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

For the Fries

  1. 5

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Peel and cut the potatoes into thick sticks. Rinse under cold water to remove excess starch and pat dry with a kitchen towel.

  2. 6

    Heat the Oil

    In a separate deep frying pan or pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches about 350°F (175°C).

  3. 7

    Fry the Potatoes

    Carefully add the potato sticks to the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary. Fry for about 5-7 minutes or until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels, then sprinkle with salt.

For the Tartar Sauce

  1. 8

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chopped pickles, capers, lemon juice, and dijon mustard. Stir until well combined.

  2. 9

    Season

    Add salt and black pepper to taste. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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