Long John Silver’s Fish Batter Recipe
This homemade Long John Silver’s-style fish batter brings crispy, golden goodness right to your kitchen. Perfect for fish, shrimp, or your favorite seafood, it’s the ideal coating for deep-frying to perfection. With a blend of simple spices like garlic powder, paprika, and a touch of salt, it’s an easy way to enjoy restaurant-quality fish at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-7 minutes (depending on seafood size)
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Makes enough batter for 4 servings of seafood
- Category: Main Course, Seafood
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cold water
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix well to evenly distribute the spices.
- Add Water: Gradually add the cold water to the dry ingredients while whisking. Continue whisking until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Rest the Batter: Let the batter rest for about 10-15 minutes. This allows the ingredients to fully hydrate and the flavors to meld.
- Coat Seafood: Dip your seafood of choice (such as fish fillets, shrimp, or other seafood) into the batter, ensuring they are well coated.
- Fry: Heat oil in a deep fryer or a deep skillet to around 350°F (175°C). Carefully place the battered seafood into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, usually taking a few minutes, depending on the thickness of the seafood.
- Drain and Serve: Once the seafood is cooked to a crispy golden brown, remove it from the oil using a slotted spoon and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve: Serve your crispy homemade battered seafood with your favorite dipping sauces and sides.
Notes
- For the best results, make sure the batter is well rested, allowing the flour to fully absorb the water and create a smooth texture.
- Adjust the seasoning (such as adding cayenne pepper) if you prefer a spicier batter.
- This batter works well for frying fish, shrimp, or other seafood, and can also be used for vegetables!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: ~170 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg