Lighter Fish and Chips
- 2 large russet potatoes (about 1 pound), scrubbed
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 4 6-ounce Chilean sea bass or cod fillets (about 1 inch thick), skin removed
- 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Malt vinegar, for serving
- Preheat the oven to 450F, with racks in the upper and lower thirds of oven.
- Cut the potatoes lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick strips.
- Rinse well in a large bowl of cold water, and pat dry with a kitchen towel.
- Transfer to a large baking sheet.
- Drizzle with 1 tablespoon oil, and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper; toss well.
- Arrange strips in an even layer on the sheet.
- Bake on the lower rack until golden and crisp, about 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place the fish fillets in a large bowl.
- Add the buttermilk, and gently turn the fish to coat.
- In another shallow bowl, combine the cornmeal, paprika, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
- Add the fillets to the cornmeal one at a time, turning to completely coat.
- Transfer to a plate while repeating with the remaining fillets.
- Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil; swirl to coat.
- Add the fillets, being careful not to overcrowd them.
- Cook until nicely crusted, about 1 minute; turn over with a spatula.
- Place the skillet in the top third of the oven, and cook until the fish is still firm but beginning to flake when pressed in the center, about 8 minutes.
- To serve, divide fish and potatoes among plates; offer lemon wedges and malt vinegar on the side.
- (Per serving)
- Calories: 366
- Fat: 11g
- Cholesterol: 72mg
- Carbohydrate: 30g
- Sodium: 506mg
- Protein: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
russet potatoes, extravirgin olive oil, coarse salt, freshly ground pepper, chilean sea bass, lowfat buttermilk, yellow cornmeal, paprika, lemon wedges, vinegar
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/lighter-fish-and-chips-392604 (may not work)