Sift in Flour, Baking Powder, Salt and Pepper stir through egg.
Then slowly add Lemonade mixing gently to make a thick batter.
Dip fish, scallops, oyster or mussels into batter.
Shallow or deep fry in oil until batter is golden.
Drain well.
Recipe Notes
Reader variations
Works just as well on mussels, oysters and blue cod, not just fish
Chilled soda water instead of lemonade, to cut the sugar – confirmed as a good swap by the recipe’s own author in the comments
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use soda water instead of lemonade?
Yes – the recipe’s author confirmed this works well in the comments. Use it chilled, with a small squeeze of lemon juice.
Why does my batter fall off the fish?
Dust the fish fillets in flour first before dipping them in the batter – readers say this is what makes it stick. Clean oil at the right temperature (around 180°C) also helps a lot.