Easy Fish and Chips
Easy Fish and Chips is the ultimate comfort food, featuring crispy battered fish served with golden, perfectly seasoned fries. This classic dish evokes memories of seaside pubs, bringing warmth and joy to any gathering. With simple ingredients and straightforward techniques, you can create a restaurant-quality meal that delights everyone at the table. Perfect for family dinners, casual get-togethers, or special occasions, this beloved recipe is sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
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- 2 white fish fillets (cod or haddock)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cold beer or sparkling water
- 2 large Russet potatoes
- 1 tsp salt
- Tartar sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Peel and cut the potatoes into thick chips; soak in cold water for 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine flour and salt; slowly whisk in cold beer until smooth.
- Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry the soaked potato chips until golden brown (5-7 minutes), then drain on paper towels.
- Dip fish fillets in the batter and fry until golden (4-5 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
- Serve fish and chips hot with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 32g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For extra crispy fries, double fry them by frying once until soft, resting, then frying again until golden. Experiment with different fish varieties like salmon or season the batter with smoked paprika for added flavor.