Batters & Breaders

Pecan Halibut

Makes 48, 6 oz servings

Ingredients

  • 48 oz (10 2/3 cups) all-purpose flour
  • 16 oz (3 cups) yellow cornmeal
  • 13 1/2 oz (3 cups) finely chopped pecans
  • 2 oz (3 Tbsp) salt
  • 1/4 oz (1 1/2 Tbsp) ground cayenne pepper
  • 90 fl oz (11 1/4 cups) cold water
  • 5 lb (full box) Krusteaz Professional® Tempura Batter Mix 733-0140
  • 18 lb uncooked halibut fillets, 6 oz each

Method

  1. Place flour, cornmeal, pecans, salt and cayenne pepper in mixer bowl.
  2. Using a paddle, mix on low speed until blended. Set aside.
  3. Place water in mixer bowl; add Krusteaz Professional Tempura Batter Mix.
  4. Blend with wire whip just until blended.
  5. Coat halibut with batter. Lightly drain off excess batter.
  6. Coat battered halibut with reserved cornmeal mixture.
  7. Fry in 350°F oil to the proper internal temperature, about 4 - 4 1/2 minutes.
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