Ingredients:
4 white fish fillets (such as cod, tilapia, or haddock)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup cold sparkling water
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
Zest of 1 lemon
Vegetable oil, for frying
Lemon wedges, for serving
Tartar sauce, for serving (optional)
Instructions:
3. Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest into the batter until well combined.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to about 350°F (175°C).
9. Serve the lemon batter fish hot with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the fish. You can also serve it with tartar sauce for dipping, if desired.
Optional
You can pair the fried batter fish with a tartar sauce of your choosing. And enjoy it with potato wedges or fries making it a well-rounded meal .