They may be baked in the oven, but they’ve still got all the flavour and crunch of the fried version! Easily made gluten free too! A Healthier alternative to traditional British fish and chips.
2large Haddock or Cod filletsabout 250g (half a pound) each, skin on
1 ½sliceswholemeal breadgrated/shredded (use good quality gluten free bread if required)
150g(1 cup) frozen petit pois peas
1tsplemon juice
1tbsphalf-fat crème fraiche
zest of half a lemon
To Serve:
tomato Sauceoptional - check for gluten-free if required
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200C/400F (fan). Line two baking trays with parchment or a non-stick silicone mat.
Place the potato batons onto one of the trays. Drizzle on half of the olive oil. Sprinkle on the paprika, salt and pepper. Mix everything together with your hands, then arrange on the tray in a single layer. Place in the oven, on the top shelf for 15 minutes.
3 medium-sized floury potatoes, 2 tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp paprika, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp ground black pepper
Meanwhile, place the fish on the other baking tray, skin-side-down. Pat the flesh of the fish dry with a piece of kitchen roll.
2 large Haddock or Cod fillets
Place the breadcrumbs in a bowl and drizzle over the remaining olive oil. Add a pinch of salt and pepper, then mix with a spoon, until the breadcrumbs are coated in the oil. Spoon the breadcrumb mixture on top of the fish fillets.
1 1/2 slices wholemeal bread
Once the chips have been in the oven for 15 minutes, turn over using a spatula and move the tray to the middle of the oven. Add the fish to the oven, on the top shelf. Cook for 10 minutes, until the chips are golden and the fish is cooked through.
Whilst the fish and chips are in the oven, steam or microwave the petit pois until cooked. Place in a bowl and mash with a fork. Stir in the lemon juice and crème fraiche. Top with the lemon zest.
150 g (1 cup) frozen petit pois peas, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp half-fat crème fraiche, zest of half a lemon
Take the fish and chips out of the oven. Divide between two plates and serve with the lemon smashed peas and a dollop of tomato sauce if desired.