• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1-1/2 lbs. whitefish fillets
• 1-1/4 cups buttermilk baking mix
• 1/2 cup beer, more if necessary
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup tartar sauce

Heat 1-1/2 inches oil in a heavy deep skillet over medium-high heat to 350°F. Lightly coat fish with 1/4 cup baking mix. Combine 1 cup baking mix and remaining ingredients, except tartar sauce, in a bowl. Beat with a hand beater until batter is smooth and thin. (If batter is too thick, stir in additional beer, 1 tablespoon at a time, until of desired consistency.) Dip fish into batter, letting excess drip into bowl. Place fish in hot oil and fry about 2 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Serve hot with tartar sauce.

Per serving: calories 707, fat 43.4g, 57% calories from fat, cholesterol 168mg, protein 49.4g, carbohydrates 25.6g, fiber 0.9g, sugar 3.7g, sodium 824mg, diet points 18.1.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.0, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 1.6, Lean meat: 0.2, Fat: 7.6, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 6.8

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The recommended wines are: Chablis, Chenin Blanc, or Zinfandel.