Potato Encrusted Fish Food

POTATO-CRUSTED HALIBUT

Steps:

• In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the olive oil, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, lemon zest, crushed red pepper flakes and fennel seeds. Bring to a boil then turn the heat off and let it sit for at least 1 hour. (*Big tip: This can be done ahead and used for LOTS of different things.)
• Using a mandoline, slice 1 potato extremely thin, (paper thin), in elongated rounds. Lay a piece of parchment paper on a clean, dry work surface. Arrange 3 potato slices in an overlapping vertical line pressing them together as you put them on the parchment. Repeat this process until you have a 4 by 6-inch overlapping potato rectangle that replicates fish scales. Brush the potato "scales" with the infused oil and sprinkle with salt. Season the halibut with salt. Lay the halibut fillet closer to 1 end of the potato rectangle than the other and then roll the fish up in the potato slices, using the parchment to help facilitate the rolling. Press to compact and really adhere the potatoes to the fish. Brush the outside of the potatoes with the infused oil to seal the potatoes and to prevent the potatoes from turning brown, this will also help make a nice tight "fish package". Reserve the fish in the refrigerator while preparing the remaining fillets. Refrigerate the fillets for at least 1 hour before cooking.
• To cook the fish:
• Add the infused olive oil to a large nonstick saute pan until the bottom is generously covered and bring the pan to a medium-high heat. Season the fish with salt and add to the pan. Cook the fish on both sides for 3 to 4 minutes frequently spooning the excess oil over the fish to "baste" it. The potatoes should be crispy golden brown and very well flavored and the fish will be succulent inside its crispy "scales". Transfer to serving plates and serve.
• This will make a fish lover out of anyone!

JAY'S POTATO-CRUSTED FISH WITH MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• Make the salsa: Mix the mango, jalapeno, onion, lime juice, cilantro and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl; fold in the olive oil. Prepare the fish: Mix the instant potatoes, lime zest, cayenne, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a shallow dish. Beat the eggs in another dish. Season the flour with salt and black pepper in a third dish. Dredge each fish fillet in the seasoned flour, dip in the eggs, then coat completely with the potato mixture.
• Place a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil. When the oil is hot, place the fish curved-side down in the pan; cook until golden brown and crisp, 3 to 4 minutes. Turn and cook until golden on the other side, about 3 more minutes. Top with the salsa and more cilantro.

POTATO-CRUSTED COD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Season cod with salt on both sides. Heat oil in a large skillet and cook cod until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
• Combine grated potatoes, shallots, and egg in a bowl. Season with parsley, nutmeg, and salt. Spread potato mixture on top side of each cod fillet and sprinkle with butter.
• Bake in the preheated oven until potato crust is lightly browned and cod flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes.

POTATO ENCRUSTED FISH

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven 450 F. Lightly coat a sheet pan with cooking spray. If using frozen fish, make sure it is defrosted.
• 2. You will need a dish for the eggs, a dish for the flour, and a dish for the shredded potatoes.
• 3. Toss together the grated potatoes, bread crumbs, thyme, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
• 4. In a frying pan, heat about a cup of oil about med-med high heat.
• 5. Dredge fish in flour. Shake off excess then dip in egg and let excess drip off. Crust the fish in the potato mixture pressing to adhere.
• 6. Add encrusted fish to hot oil. Cook to brown the potatoes to crispiness. Flip and brown the other side. Drain on paper towel.
• 7. Place browned fish on a greased pan and bake in the oven for about 5-8 minutes until cooked through.

POTATO CHIP-CRUSTED FISH FILLETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 °F.
• Use a paper towel to lightly pat 2 pounds of fish fillets until dry.
• In a small bowl, whisk ¾ cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 2 cloves of minced garlic and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper until well combined.
• Refrigerate for 25-30 minutes to chill.
• In a shallow bowl, mix ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, ½ teaspoon of paprika, 1 cup of crushed potato chips and ¾ cup of bread crumbs until combined.
• In a separate, shallow bowl, beat 2 eggs.
• Working in batches, dip the fish fillet, into the beaten egg and coating both sides then left and shake off any excess.
• Then, dip the fillet into the bread crumb mix and coat both sides. Shake off any excess. Transfer to a lined baking sheet and continue with the remaining fish fillets.
• Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-15 minutes until fish flakes easily.
• Serve hot with the prepared aioli on the side.

DUCHESS POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicon baking mat.
• Lay the boiled potatoes on a baking sheet and place into the oven until slightly dried on the surface, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Remove the potatoes from the oven and process through a ricer or food mill. Allow to cool in a bowl for about 5 minutes.
• Add the egg yolks, butter, a couple generous pinches of salt, a generous pinch of pepper, a pinch of nutmeg and 3/4 cup cream. Stir with a rubber spatula to combine. Taste and make sure the potatoes have been adequately salted.
• Transfer to a large pastry bag and pipe through a large star tip in a circular/upward spiral motion onto the prepared baking sheet.
• Make an egg wash by mixing the whole egg with the remaining 1/2 cup cream. Lightly brush the piped potatoes with the egg wash. (This is a little easier if you chill the piped potatoes for half an hour or so.)
• Bake until golden brown around the edges. Serve on a pretty platter!

RED POTATO CRUSTED FISH

Steps:

• Mix basil, paprika, garlic salt, pepper and rub into filets.
• Brush fish with egg then place 6 slices of potato to cover fish.
• Heat oil and butter in pan.
• Gentle place potato side down in hot pan and do not move.
• Place on top side six more slices of potato.
• Cook till you see the edges are browning and the filtes move easily about 4-5 minutes.
• Ever so carefully flip fish away from you.
• Trying to keep the potatoes in place.
• Fry for 4 more minutes.
• Drain on paper towel.
• Serve hot seasoned with salt,lemon juice and garnish with lemon slices.
• OPTIONAL --
• Pan fry the one side then place the oven proof pan under the broiler to finish cooking and browning the top side.
• So you don`t have to flip.
• Just keep an eye not to burn it.

POTATO-ROSEMARY CRUSTED FISH FILLETS

Steps:

• Rinse the fish under cold running water and pat dry and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
• Peel the potato and grate on the large holes of a grater.
• Squeeze excess water out of the potato by pressing between sheets of paper towel.
• Season the potato with salt, pepper and rosemary (if using fresh, chop it very fine; if using dried, crush) and press it around the fish.
• Heat a nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat and add olive oil.
• Gently slide the fish into the pan and cook for 3 to 5 minutes.
• Turn fish over, using two spatulas, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes more or until potatoes are golden and fish is done.

POTATO-CRUSTED HALIBUT STEAKS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. and lightly oil a shallow baking pan.
• Make sauce:
• In a heavy saucepan boil wine with shallot until reduced to about 1/2 cup. Remove pan from heat and whisk in lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and parsley. Add oil in a stream, whisking until combined well, and season with salt and pepper. Keep sauce warm.
• In a small bowl stir together mayonnaise, capers, anchovies, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Pat halibut steaks dry and season with salt and pepper. Spread mayonnaise mixture evenly on top of steaks.
• Peel potatoes and quarter lengthwise. Grate potatoes coarse, preferably using a food processor. Pat a heaping 1/4 cup potato evenly on mayonnaise mixture on each steak.
• In a 12-inch non-stick skillet heat 2 tablespoons oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking. Carefully arrange 2 steaks, potato sides down, in oil and cook, pressing down occasionally with a slotted spatula, about 5 minutes, or until potato is golden brown and cooked through. Carefully invert steaks as browned into oiled pan (potato sides should be up) and season with salt and pepper. Repeat procedure with remaining steaks, adding more oil to skillet if necessary.
• Bake steaks in pan in middle of oven 10 to 15 minutes, or until just cooked through.
• Serve steaks with sauce and garnish with parsley.

POTATO CHIP-CRUSTED FISH FILLETS WITH LEMON-GARLIC AIOLI

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Preheat oven to 450 F. Pat fish fillets dry with a paper towel.
• In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, and black pepper thoroughly. Refrigerate for 30 minutes while preparing and baking fish.
• Combine garlic powder, paprika, crushed potato chips, and breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl. Put beaten egg in a separate shallow bowl.
• Dip a fish fillet into beaten egg on both sides, and shake off excess. Dip it in potato chip mixture on both sides and again shake off extra. Place fillet on a prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining fillets.
• Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Serve immediately with lemon-garlic aioli on side.

POSH FISH FINGERS

Steps:

• Clean fish fillets and cut into 8 thin pieces. Place on a kitchen towel to dry.
• Place flour and bread crumbs in two separate bowls. Divide bouillon powder and parsley between the 2 bowls and mix to combine. Beat eggs with a fork in a third bowl.
• Dip fish into the flour, then into the egg wash, and finally dust lightly in bread crumbs. Place on a plate.
• Heat sunflower oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Gently add fish to the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes. Flip and repeat on the other side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
• Serve fillets with parsley and lemon wedges.