The Lord of THE Fish and Rings

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 bottle beer
• 1 small Spanish onion
• 6 cups vegetable oil
• 1 lb cod, fillets
• 1/4 cup flour
• lemon, wedges
• tartar sauce

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat deep-fryer to 360.

2. 2

   whisk flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and cayenne.

3. 3

   Whisk in beer until smooth.

4. 4

   Let stand for 15 minutes.

5. 5

   peel onion.

6. 6

   Cut into 1 cm thick slices.

7. 7

   Separate into rings.

8. 8

   In deep-fryer, pour in enough oil.

9. 9

   Heat to 370.

10. 10

    Using fork, dip 4 or 5 onion rings into batter; cook in oil for about 1 minute or until golden brown, turning halfway through.

11. 11

    Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towel-lined baking sheet.

12. 12

    Keep warm.

13. 13

    Repeat with remaining onions.

14. 14

    Meanwhile, cut fillets into serving-size pieces.

15. 15

    Dredge fish in flour; shake off excess.

16. 16

    Dip fish into batter and fry in oil, turning once, until golden brown, about 7 minutes.

17. 17

    Remove and drain on paper towel-lined baking sheet.

18. 18

    Sprinkle with salt to taste.

19. 19

    Serve with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.