Not Your Mamas Fish N Chips Halibut Recipes

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.

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.

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine oil and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
• Cut potatoes lengthwise into 1/2-in. strips.
• Add to oil mixture and toss to coat.
• Place on a baking sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray.
• Bake at 425 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and crisp.
• Meanwhile, in a shallow bowl, combine flour and remaining pepper.
• In another bowl, beat egg and water.
• In a third bowl, combine cornflakes, Parmesan cheese and cayenne.
• Dredge fillets in flour, then dip in egg mixture and coat with crumbs.
• Place on a baking sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray.
• Bake at 425 degrees for 10-14 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
• Serve with chips and tartar sauce if desired.