Not Your Mamas Fish N Chips Halibut Recipes

NOT YOUR MAMA'S FISH N' CHIPS (HALIBUT)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Rinse halibut and pat dry with paper towels.
• Cut fish into large cubes or thick fingers.
• Add salt and pepper to melted butter, to taste.
• Dip fish pieces into butter and then coat with crushed potato chips.
• Place on ungreased baking stone or cookie sheet.
• Bake in 375 degree oven for 20 minutes or until fish is flaky and opaque. Do not over cook.
• Alternate method:
• If you are watching your fat intake, use beaten eggs in place of the butter.
• Serve hot plain or with tartar sauce.
• **These make great appetizers when cut into smaller pieces.

WEST COAST HALIBUT FISH AND CHIPS WITH HOMEMADE TARTAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Bake potatoes on a tray in hot oven for 30 to 45 minutes - until knife tender. This can be done the night before or ahead of time. Cut each potato into 6 or 8 wedges depending on the size. Heat 3 inches of oil in a deep fryer. Or you can heat 3-inches of oil in a deep pot. Begin by frying half the wedges at a time for 4 to 5 minutes until crispy and brown. Drain on paper towels and season with salt.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and cornstarch. Season the flour mixture with salt and fresh ground black pepper. Make a well in the center and gradually pour in the club soda and egg yolks whilst whisking. Work your way from the center out slowly combining the dry ingredients to form a smooth batter. Lightly coat the fillets of fish in seasoned flour then dip in batter and fry in 375 degree F oil. Fry for 4-5 minutes until crispy and golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels, then season with salt. Serve with crispy fried parsley leaves and lemon wedges.
• Prepare the tartar sauce:
• In a small mixing bowl, combine all the tartar sauce ingredients. Set aside in the refrigerator for 10 to 15 minutes before serving, to let the flavors come together.

BEER BATTER FOR HALIBUT OR CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat deep fryer or skillet with vegetable oil deep enough to cover meat to 375.
• Beat egg, and add remaining ingredients.
• Rinse and dry meat on paper towels in order for it to hold batter.
• Dip meat into batter and place in deep fryer or skillet.
• Cook for approx 4 minutes or until golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels.

BATTERED FISH - LIKE THE FISH & CHIP SHOP!

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 180°C.
• In a 10" x 3" plastic tub, place the flour, egg, salt, seasoning, milk & melted butter. Blend really well using an immersion blender - or liquidize & pour into the tub. (The tub just makes it easier to apply the batter to the fish.).
• Rinse your fillets & cut into 5" pieces. Dust each piece with a little flour.
• Heat your fryer to approximately 180 - 190°C.
• Dip the fillerts one by one in the batter & coat both sides evenly.
• When the oil has reached the correct temp, gently lay one fillet at a time onto the top of the oil.
• Cook until golden brown on both sides - takes me about 4-5 mins, then remove & place on a tray with a wire rack (I use the grill pan) in the oven to stay crisp & hot.
• Repeat with the remaining fish.
• Serve with chunky chips, peas (mushy is best!) & lots of salt & vinegar -- .