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.

HERB-CRUSTED HALIBUT AKA "MOMMY'S FISH STICKS"

Steps:

• Rinse fillets and pat dry. Use 3 shallow dishes to prepare your breading ingredients. In the first dish, mix the flour with 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt or Essence and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Break the eggs into the second dish and beat well. In the third dish, mix the panko with the remaining seasoned salt or Essence, pepper, and dried herbs.
• Heat 1/4-inch of oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Bread each fillet by dipping first in the flour mix, then the eggs, then the panko, coating thoroughly with each layer. Place carefully in the hot oil. (Don't crowd the skillet; work in batches if needed.) Cook 2 to 4 minutes on each side (time will depend on the thickness of the fillets.) Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

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.

LIGHT AND CRISPY FRIED HALIBUT

Steps:

• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Whisk eggs, milk, and flour together in a shallow bowl. Stir panko bread crumbs and seasoned bread crumbs together in another bowl.
• Gently dip halibut squares into egg mixture, the press gently into bread crumbs mixture to generously coat completely. Place breaded halibut in a single layer on a plate while breading the rest.
• Cook halibut in preheated oil until golden brown and crisp on the outside, 4 to 6 minutes.