FISH FRY AND CHIPS

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This is so good you don't need to wait for friday fish fry's or lent! Originally found this recipe in one of Barefoot Contessa's cookbooks. Only one I use now!

Provided by jellyko

Categories     Potato

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 lbs fresh cod or 3 lbs haddock, thick ones,cut into 3 inch length
1 cup all-purpose flour, plus
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon fresh grated lemon, zest of
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 large eggs
kosher salt
fresh ground pepper
vegetable oil (for frying)
1 cup water
4 large baking potatoes, unpeeled
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
1/2 teaspoon fresh rosemary leaf

Steps:

  • Lay cod fillets on cutting board and cut into 3" pieces.
  • Sprinkle both sides of fish with salt and pepper.
  • In a bowl combine the flour, baking powder, cayenne pepper, lemon zest, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 3/4 teaspoons pepper.
  • Whisk in water (add more if batter seems too thick), and 2 eggs.
  • Pour 1/2" oil into a large fry pan and heat to about 360 degrees.
  • Dip each fillet into batter, dripping off extra.
  • Place into pan and do in batches to avoid overcrowding.
  • Fry about 2-3 minutes on each side-will be lightly golden brown.
  • Remove to paper towel to dry.
  • Sprinkle with salt and pepper and serve hoth with"chips" (fries).
  • For chips, preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Scrub potatoes and cut them in half lenthwise.
  • Then cut each into fourths lengthwise.
  • Place potatoes on a sheet pan with the olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic, and rosemary.
  • Toss all to coat well and in a single layer with cut sude down bake 35-40 minutes turning after 20 minutes.
  • Bake till lightly browned, crisp outside and tender inside.
  • When preparing-do chips first.

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