Deep frying

We deep fry things like tempura battered fish and crab cakes - it’s a quick and reliable way to cook fish all the way through keeping it crispy and tender. We use fryers in the Shack but it’s simple to use a pan as an alternative. Don’t be afraid of deep frying but do be very careful - a hot pan of oil isn’t something to have on in the house with kids running around so always keep it at the back of the hob.

Slowly bring the temp of your oil to a max of 190°, then lower the heat of your hob and keep it low (the oil will stay hot). If you don’t have a food thermometer, just drop in a piece of bread every now and then and if it sizzles you know it’s hot enough.