Beer-Battered Cod

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Preparation info
  • Yield:

    4

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      40 min

Appears in
German Home Kitchen: Traditional Recipes That Capture the Flavors of Germany

By Sophie Sadler

Published 2025

  • About

When I was in first grade, I found a fish bone in a fish stick at lunch—and I didn’t eat fish again until I was twenty-two (and I’ve loved it ever since). This recipe is a nod to Hamburg, one of my favorite German cities, which is nestled along the Nordsee with easy access to the best fish. This fluffy-crisp pilsner-battered cod recipe is just perfection (and don’t worry if you’re new to deep-frying at home—it’s not hard or scary!). The pickle-forward remoulade sauce is an absolute must—a m