Eating enjoyable foods can be challenging for those on a gluten-free diet. Gluten is from the protein family found in wheat, barley, and rye. Gluten-free diets are beneficial because they can increase your energy levels, aid weight loss, and improve overall health. However, you can still enjoy tasty foods while on a gluten-free diet. For example, some helpful ideas are listed below for a gluten-free fish fry.
Prioritize A Golden Like Appearance
Like baked goods, many foods rely on gluten to improve their quality. Luckily, fish is meat and does not require gluten to be cooked. Frying fish is similar to frying chicken. As your chicken is frying, it is best to monitor it to prevent your fish from overcooking. It would be best if you always were sure to use appropriate heating settings, as well as using higher amounts can contribute to you overcooking and burning your fish.
Your Fish Batter Is Also A Critical Element
There are many recipes and variations used when mixing fish batter. For a simple gluten-free recipe, combine one cup of gluten-free flour, one cup of gluten-free cornstarch, black pepper, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Add your desired liquid if you use a beer-battered method, for example. And stir all of your ingredients for your desired consistency.
Now It’s Time To Fry Your Fish
It would be best to have a smooth batter that is a little runny but saturates the spoon after combining all of your ingredients. To achieve the ideal consistency, add more liquid if it is too dry. When cooking oil is ready, carefully place the fish pieces in the oil after dredging them through the batter to coat both sides. Fry your fish for at least three to four minutes on both sides. Remember to also stop by Costas Inn for a gluten-free fish fry meal.
COSTAS INN IS YOUR SEAFOOD DESTINATION FOR THE BEST CRABS IN BALTIMORE!
Costas Inn has been an area icon, slinging the best crabs in Baltimore since 1971. So here’s to 50 years, and cheers to 50 more!
You may recognize our restaurant recently featured on the Food Network with Michael Symon on Burgers, Brew, and ‘Que! We were also voted the 2015 #1 Baltimore Seafood Restaurant by USA Today and #1 Crab Restaurant 2014 in the Baltimore Business Journal. You may have also spotted Costas Inn during one of our nine appearances on the Today Show or heard one of our many interviews on WJZ TV Channel 13 with Ron Matz and Marty Bass.
You can enjoy our famous crab cakes in-house or order them online for any time eating. We also provide some of the best seafood catering in the Baltimore area! Of course, you can also get your fill from Costas even when you’re not in our dining room: follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and YouTube!