They are right, it is missing ingredients. I think there is a faint licorice flavor (anise spice)

I made this batter for dinner tonight with a couple modifications. Based on the other reviews, I added one tablespoon of salt instead of 2 teaspoons. And on my own whim, I added a quarter teaspoon of paprika. I loved the batter, the flavor was excellent, my wife thinks it is just a little to salty. We battered Cod, Flounder and Medium cooked (de-veined) shrimp. The shrimp was awesome, and My wife and I both agree that the Flounder was better than the Cod.

Missing major ingredients. Not even close. Have yet to find a clone recipe that is close.

This recipe is missing something. It's not as salty as the original but there is a spice not included from my perspective.

Thank you for posting this. Having worked at a Long John Silver's many years ago, I know that they used the same batter for all of the batter dipped items. I suggest chicken tenders for a reasonable copy of Chicken Planks, but it would work for butterflied shrimp or medium sized scallops.