Jan 5, 2011

Healthy Baked Fish & Chips


While this recipe is a more high-calorie dinner that what I've been posting, with only 3.2 grams of saturated fat per serving, it is a very healthy alternative to the pub version.  On top of that, it tastes *so* much like the real thing that Mr. Kitchin didn't believe me when I told him it was all baked!  He said, "It's simply too delicious."  Makes four servings.  Recipe from FoodNetwork.com.

Ingredients for the Chips:
  • Three Medium Russet Potatoes
  • 1/4 Cup Light Olive Oil
  • Cayenne Pepper to Taste
  • Kosher Salt
Ingredients for the Fish:
  • Canola Oil Cooking Spray
  • 2 3/4 Cups Krispy Rice Cereal
  • Kosher Salt and Ground Black Pepper to Taste
  • 3 Large Egg Whites
  • 1 1/2 Lbs. Skinless, Boneless Cod (or Other Firm White Fish) Cut into 2" x 4" Pieces
Directions:
  • Position baking racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven.
  • Preheat oven to 450°
  • Place a baking sheet on one of the racks to reheat.
  • Prepare the chips: Cut the potatoes into 1/4" thick strips.
  • Toss in mixing bowl with 1/4 cup olive oil and cayenne pepper.
  • Lay flat on preheated baking sheet, covering with oil that remains in mixing bowl.
  • Bake for 25 - 30 minutes on the top rack, turning once halfway through.
  • Prepare the fish: Set a wire rack on a baking sheet and coat with cooking spray.
  • Lightly crush the cereal in a bowl with your fingers.
  • Add salt and pepper to the cereal and mix to distribute.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites and pinch of salt until frothy.
  • Dip fish strips in egg whites, then roll in cereal until well coated.
  • Place strips on rack and spray with cooking spray (see picture below).
  • Bake on lower rack for 12 minutes.
  • When fish and chips have finished baking, season with salt and pepper and serve with malt vinegar, tartar sauce, or ketchup.




1 comment:

  1. oh, yum! and even at 430 calories- that's still pretty good if you eat a lighter lunch!

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