Oven-Fried Fish and Chips |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This fried fish and chips recipe is best served hot from the oven and golden brown. Garnish with lemon wedges for a meal that will make mouths water. Ingredients:
2 large baking potatoes, scrubbed |
1 tablespoon olive oil |
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme |
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
4 (6 oz.) grouper, halibut or cod fillets (about 3/4 inch thick) |
1/3 cup milk |
1/2 cup cornmeal |
1/4 teaspoon hot chili powder |
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
lemon wedges, for serving |
malt vinegar, for serving |
Directions:
1. Arrange oven racks in top and bottom thirds of oven and preheat oven to 450°F.
2. Slice potatoes crosswise into 1/4-inch thick rounds, transfer to a bowl and toss with 1 Tbsp. olive oil. Arrange on a large, foil-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with thyme, 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Bake in bottom of oven for 30 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, combine fish and milk in a large bowl; turn fish to coat. Toss together cornmeal, chili powder, 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper in a shallow bowl. Add 1 fish fillet and coat with cornmeal mixture. Transfer fillet to a large plate and repeat with remaining fillets.
4. Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add 2 Tbsp. oil, swirling to coat pan. Add fillets and cook until nicely crusted on bottom, about 2 minutes; carefully turn and then transfer skillet to top rack in oven. Cook until golden and firm when pressed in center, about 6 minutes. Serve with fresh lemon and vinegar.
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