Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsHalibut House Fish & ChipsHouse Special Recipe

House Special Recipe

Time1h
Serves2

battered halibut, 3 battered black tiger shrimp, 3 breaded bay scallops, onion rings and fresh cut fries with a choice of salad

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Ingredients

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Seafood

Vegetables

Salad

Method

Preparation of Seafood

  1. 1

    Prepare the Halibut

    Cut the halibut fillets into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Shrimp and Scallops

    Peel and devein the shrimp. Rinse the scallops and pat them dry.

Batter & Breading

  1. 3

    Make the Batter

    In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Gradually whisk in the beer until a smooth batter forms.

  2. 4

    Bread the Seafood

    Dip the halibut pieces, shrimp, and scallops into the batter, then coat them with panko bread crumbs. Set aside on a plate.

Frying

  1. 5

    Prepare the Oil

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

  2. 6

    Fry the Seafood

    Carefully add the battered halibut, shrimp, and scallops into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes for the halibut and 2-3 minutes for the shrimp and scallops. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Onion Rings and Fries

  1. 7

    Prepare Onion Rings

    Slice the large onion into rings. Dip them in batter and coat with panko bread crumbs. Fry in hot oil until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.

  2. 8

    Prepare Fresh Cut Fries

    Cut the potatoes into fries. Rinse in cold water and pat dry. Fry in hot oil until crispy and golden brown, about 5-6 minutes.

Salad Preparation

  1. 9

    Make the Salad

    In a bowl, combine mixed greens, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced cucumber. Toss with your choice of salad dressing.

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