WEST COAST HALIBUT FISH AND CHIPS WITH HOMEMADE TARTAR SAUCE

West Coast Halibut Fish and Chips with Homemade Tartar Sauce image

Provided by Tyler Florence

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

6 large russet potatoes
Vegetable oil for deep frying
2 cups flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
Fresh ground black pepper
2 cups club soda
2 egg yolks
2 pounds West Coast Halibut fillets, (get 1 whole side of boned and skinned fish)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish
4 lemons cut into wedges, for garnish
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup capers, chopped
1/4 cup chopped cornichons
2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, finely chopped
1/2 lemon, juiced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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.