Beer Batter Halibut

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 1 bottle (341ml) beer
• 2 cups milk
• 4 cups all purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 1/2 lbs halibut fillets
• 2l vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

In a medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cornstarch. In a second bowl, beat together eggs and milk. Mix in beer. Stir in the flour mixture. Season with salt and pepper. In a electric deep fryer or a heavy saucepan, heat oil to 375F. Coat the halibut fillets one at a time in the batter, then submerge in hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes.