Fish and chips fish is steamed, the batter coats it and gets fried creating a shell. The fish inside never touches the oil and steams in its own moisture.

Come to Seattle. We do it here. It’s pretty damned good actually.

https://myindiantaste.com/rawas-indian-salmon-masala-coconut-curry-fried-fish-coconut-gravy/amp/

I’ve had it in the states. With good fish it can be good, but I’d take halibut over salmon fried any day.