Deep-Fried Fish In Batter (Iceland) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

800 g cod (Skinned & boned, 1 3/4 lbs) or 800 g haddock fillets (Skinned & boned, 1 3/4 lbs)
250 g flour (1 cup plus 2 tbsp)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
200 ml beer (7 oz)
1 egg
oil (for frying)

Preparation

Pat fish fillets dry w/paper towels, cut into pieces & set aside.
Mix the next 6 ingredients (flour through pepper) in a large bowl. Add beer + egg & mix till smooth & lump-free. Allow batter to rest for 30 minutes.
Heat oil to approx 180\u00b0C (350\u00b0F). Dip fish pieces in the batter & deep-fry them (a few at a time) for 5-6 minutes or till golden brown.
Remove from the oil using a slotted spoon, drain on kitchen paper & keep warm till all the fish has been cooked.