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Last Updated: Aug 14, 2024 by Angela Latimer · Leave a Comment

Fish Recipes

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For fish recipes that are guaranteed to impress your family and dinner guests, you've come to the right place. I've gathered all the best varieties of fish and the best cooking methods in one convenient spot. Seafood lovers, this one's for you!

For my favorite side dish suggestions, check out what to serve with fish or my easy vegetable side dishes.

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  • 1. Fish & Chips
  • 2. Grilled Haddock
  • 3. Deep Fried Catfish
  • 4. Oven Fried Catfish
  • 5. Poached Monkfish
  • 6. Baked Monkfish
  • 7. Grilled Swordfish
  • 8. Pan Seared Swordfish
  • 9. Pan Seared Sea Bass
  • 10. Baked Flounder
  • 11. Air Fryer Tilapia
  • 12. Pan Seared Salmon
  • 13. Hibachi Salmon
  • 14. Baked Salmon in Foil
  • 15. Crab Stuffed Salmon
  • 16. Air Fryer Salmon
  • 17. Salmon with Dill Sauce
  • 18. Cod en Papillote
  • 19. Blackened Cod
  • 20. Panko Baked Cod
  • 21. Blackened Mahi Mahi
  • 22. Broiled Mahi Mahi
  • 23. Grilled Mahi Mahi
  • 24. Pan Seared Mahi Mahi
  • 25. Baked Mahi Mahi
  • 26. Pan Seared Wahoo Saku Block
  • 27. Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks
  • 28. Baked Ahi Tuna Steaks
  • 29. Baked Steelhead Trout
  • 30. Pan Seared Halibut
  • 31. Grilled Jamaican Jerk Red Snapper
  • 32. Pan Seared Red Snapper
  • 💭 Tips For Cooking Fish
  • 📖 Recipe Card
  • Best Fish Recipes: Fish & Chips (+31 Tasty Fish Dinners To Make!)
  • 💬 Comments & Reviews

I don't know about you, but I could eat a different fish recipe every night and be perfectly happy. Fish comes in so many varieties with unique flavors and textures that it's easy to ensure no two meals are ever the same - just take a look!

1. Fish & Chips

Being from the Pacific Northwest, fish and chips are near and dear to my heart. The golden, crispy, and yet somehow fluffy fried batter is what dreams are made of!

Fish & Chips
These fish and chips have are wonderfully crispy coating made from a perfectly seasoned batter using seltzer water! The carbonation creates that signature puffed-up crunchy texture fish that fish and chips enthusiasts know and love. Follow it up with some easy homemade french fries and a side of tarter sauce for a classic fish dinner!
Fish & Chips
Wide image showing fish and chips.

2. Grilled Haddock

Haddock is a mildly sweet white fish that is delicious with the flame-kissed flavor from the grill. You don't even need the featured lemon cream sauce, but it really takes it to the next level!

Check out my post on what to serve with haddock for a complete meal.

Grilled Haddock {with Lemon Cream Sauce}
This grilled haddock with lemon cream sauce is a wonderfully light and tangy way to enjoy this fabulous sustainable cod relative! The haddock has slightly less dense meat than cod but also a note of sweetness that combines superbly with my easy lemon cream sauce for white fish! It's a simple and flavorful dinner that the whole family will love!
Grilled Haddock {with Lemon Cream Sauce}
large square angled overhead image of foil packet grilled haddock served on a bed of green beans with lemon on the side

3. Deep Fried Catfish

When I think of classic Southern comfort food, fried catfish is one of the first things to come to mind. With a side of coleslaw and tartar sauce, it's perfection.

Best Beer Batter Deep Fried Catfish Recipe (Crispy & Flavorful!)
Deep fried catfish is perfect for fish Fridays and will have your friends and family lining up to add more to their plates.
Beer Batter Deep Fried Catfish
Best Beer Batter Deep Fried Catfish Recipe (Crispy & Flavorful!)

4. Oven Fried Catfish

For the same flavor and golden breading as fried catfish with much less mess (and grease) the oven is the way to go. It still crisps up beautifully, and cleanup is a breeze!

Oven Fried Catfish
This easy oven fried catfish recipe will be your new favorite way to cook catfish because it comes out super crispy without all the grease. Cajun seasoning gives the fish a little kick and a lot of flavor while the cornmeal breading bakes up perfectly golden and crisp. If you're looking for oven fried catfish that's a little healthier than the deep-fried stuff, give this recipe a try!
Oven Fried Catfish
Closeup on the plated oven fried catfish fillets with sides.

5. Poached Monkfish

They say monkfish tastes like lobster, and after I branched out and tried some, I couldn't believe how true that is. This quick and easy poached recipe lets this fish's tender texture and buttery flavor shine!

If you've never heard of monkfish, you can learn about monkfish here.

Butter Poached Monkfish
This butter poached monkfish is extremely easy to make while still being a true delicacy that tastes absolutely incredible! If you've never tried monkfish, this is the recipe to start with! This poor man's lobster will become your new favorite fish to enjoy!
Butter Poached Monkfish
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6. Baked Monkfish

After I poached monkfish, I knew I had to try some alternative methods and I'm so glad I did. This oven-baked recipe did not disappoint and made a wonderful dinner with a few of these monkfish side dishes.

Baked Monkfish With Lemon Butter Sauce
This baked monkfish is easy-to-cook, nutritious, and sure to impress all of your dinner guests with how delicious it is! It truly does have a flavor that is reminiscent of lobster, which is why it is so popular! Pair it with your favorite side dishes for the best, quick seafood dinner!
Baked Monkfish With Lemon Butter Sauce
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7. Grilled Swordfish

Elegant and flavorful enough for a special occasion but easy enough for a casual weeknight dinner, you can never go wrong with swordfish! It is a firm fish that holds up well to high heat, so it's perfect for grilling!

Grilled Swordfish
This quick and easy grilled swordfish has a naturally mild and sweet flavor with some simple seasoning and a perfect sear! This meaty, firm fish is the perfect protein to make on the grill. Pair it with a salad and a glass of wine and you’ll have yourself a healthy and delicious dinner!
Grilled Swordfish
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8. Pan Seared Swordfish

If you don't feel like firing up the grill, you can still get a beautiful sear cooking your swordfish on the stovetop. Drizzle some of the buttery lemon pepper sauce over the top, and you have a delicious 15-minute meal!

Pan Seared Swordfish
My quick and easy pan-seared swordfish is exactly what you need for a simple but delightfully tasty weeknight seafood dinner! It’s lightly seasoned with a buttery lemon pepper sauce and it’s on the table in no time at all!
Pan Seared Swordfish
Closeup of the pan seared swordfish.

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9. Pan Seared Sea Bass

Sea bass is popular at upscale seafood restaurants because of its ease of preparation and naturally mild, sweet flavor and flaky texture! Even with a crispy, perfectly pan-seared crust on the outside, I had it on the table in under 15 minutes.

Pan Seared Sea Bass
Perfectly pan-seared sea bass is just minutes away, and you can enjoy a fabulous seafood dinner of flaky white fish. Skin on or off, the simple seasoning allows the sea bass to shine as the star of the show!
Pan Seared Sea Bass
Perfectly pan seared sea bass on platter.

10. Baked Flounder

The crunchy Panko and Parmesan cheese coating on this baked flounder perfectly complements the tender and flaky meat. It's crispy and golden as if fried but without all the guilt.

Panko Crusted Baked Flounder
My baked flounder is a fantastic combination of tender flounder fillets and a crispy Panko and Parmesan breadcrumb topping! It's an easy-to-make dinner that you can have in the oven, baked to perfection, and served in 20 minutes!
Panko Crusted Baked Flounder
Closeup of the baked flounder with crispy topping.

11. Air Fryer Tilapia

Tilapia is a common and relatively inexpensive freshwater fish that is incredibly easy to prepare, and my favorite method is the air fryer. It cooks up to tender, flaky perfection in just 10 minutes!

Air Fryer Tilapia
Air Fryer Tilapia is fast and delicious. Air fry up plain tilapia fillets into tender, flaky portions that are an absolute delight! The best part is that this flavorful seafood dish comes together in 10 minutes for a super convenient weeknight meal!
Air Fryer Tilapia
Air fryer tilapia served over asparagis with lemon wedge on white plate.

12. Pan Seared Salmon

If there's one fish I think everyone should know how to prepare, it's a quick pan-seared salmon. It can be served with side dishes for salmon as a satisfying meal, or it's my personal favorite protein to put on my Caesar salad.

Pan Seared Salmon with Crispy Skin
Pan Seared Salmon with crispy skin is delicious and easy to make. It turns out perfectly every time in just minutes! Season with salt, pepper, and some dill weed then serve with lemon slices or wedges for the perfect salmon dinner any night of the week!
Pan Seared Salmon with Crispy Skin
Pan seared salmon served with wilted greens and lemon slices.

13. Hibachi Salmon

Try something different. Pair this flavorful hibachi salmon with your favorite hibachi recipes for a delicious Japanese seafood dinner!

Hibachi Salmon
This tasty Hibachi Salmon is an easy-to-make dinner that is sure to please the entire family! This is a minimal-fuss meal that literally cooks in just minutes for a fast but incredible hibachi meal! Plus this homemade hibachi entree is so much better than the Japanese steakhouse salmon!
Hibachi Salmon
Large square hibachi salmon served with hibachi vegetables.

14. Baked Salmon in Foil

Wrapping salmon in a foil packet keeps all the wonderful seasonings and flavorful juices inside and makes for easy cleanup!

Baked Salmon In Foil
This Baked Salmon wrapped in Foil is quick and easy. It combines bright lemon, garlic, and sumptuous butter notes wrapped in a foil packet. It creates a dreamy dish that comes together right in your oven! This is the perfect light Sunday supper you can have ready and on the table in no time!
Baked Salmon In Foil
Baked salmon in foil served with asparagus on white plate.

15. Crab Stuffed Salmon

One of my favorite dishes! I love serving crab-stuffed salmon for special occasions because it has a double dose of seafood flavor, but it's shockingly simple.

Crab Stuffed Salmon
This crab-stuffed salmon dinner features tasty crab meat in a creamy filling, all stuffed into tender baked salmon fillets! The salmon turns out beautifully with a crunchy Panko topping and rich, flavorful stuffing like you'd expect at a fine seafood restaurant! This easy-to-make salmon recipe is the stuff seafood lovers dream of having for dinner!
Crab Stuffed Salmon
Crab stuffed salmon served on white plate garnished with fresh parsley.

16. Air Fryer Salmon

When you're craving flaky, tender salmon in a flash, bust out your air fryer!

Air Fryer Salmon
This incredibly flavorful air fryer salmon is a quick and easy dinner to have on the table to feed a hungry family in no time! Salmon is a family favorite seafood main in our household, and for great reason! This versatile fish packs a ton of flavor in the tender, flaky meat!
Air Fryer Salmon
Best air fryer salmon served with simple green beans on the side.

17. Salmon with Dill Sauce

The flavor of dill pairs so beautifully with salmon, and the rich creamy sauce will have you savoring every bite.

Salmon with Dill Sauce
This salmon with dill sauce recipe is so incredibly flavorful and easy to make, that it’s a dinner worth sharing with your family tonight! The salmon is pan-seared until the skin is amazingly crispy and beautifully golden brown. Then it's topped with a creamy, fresh dill and lemon sauce that makes it over-the-top delicious!
Salmon with Dill Sauce
Wide image of salmon with dillsauce on a black plate with lemon slice.

18. Cod en Papillote

Cod en papillote involves wrapping cod fillets and veggies in parchment paper and baking them, resulting in a tender and flavorful meal.

If you are unfamiliar with cod, check out my post about cod fish for more information.

Cod En Papillote
The most perfectly moist and flaky fish is cooked quite simply in a folded parchment paper envelope. This cod is so amazing!
Cod En Papillote
Cod En Papillote

19. Blackened Cod

With a generous coating of blackened seasoning, this flaky cod has no shortage of flavor!

Blackened Cod
Learn how to make the best easy blackened cod recipe using a cast iron skillet and my DIY blackened seasoning. Follow along with my easy step-by-step instructions to make this quick and flavorful fish recipe that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. It uniquely appeals to everyone, from seafood lovers to picky eaters who may not be enthused about eating fish.
1x recipe yields 2 servings, 2 8-ounce cod fillet portions. It is easy to make more, but you will need to work in batches so the pan isn't crowded.
Blackened Cod
Square image of blackened cod fish on a black plate with broccoli.

20. Panko Baked Cod

Pair this Panko-breaded cod with a few of these side dishes for cod for an easy and delicious crispy fish dinner.

Panko Baked Cod
This easy panko-baked cod is a tasty combination of tender cod fillets breaded with buttery Panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and lemon zest! It's an incredibly quick, wonderfully delicious, and versatile part of easy weeknight family meals!
Panko Baked Cod
Panko baked cod served up nice and crispy out of the oven on black plate.

21. Blackened Mahi Mahi

Mahi mahi is a favorite of fish and seafood enthusiasts everywhere. It is firm and juicy, elevated even more by a generous sprinkle of blackened seasoning!

Discover more about mahi mahi fish right here.

Blackened Mahi Mahi Recipe
Blackened mahi mahi uses an homemade blend of spices and herbs to create a slightly spicy crust on this mildly sweet fish. This recipe is great for any day of the week as it takes minimal prep work. Plus, it is on the table in less than 15 minutes!
Blackened Mahi Mahi Recipe
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22. Broiled Mahi Mahi

Mahi mahi is so naturally flavorful that some light seasoning and a few minutes under the broiler is all it really needs. Check out what to serve with mahi mahi to make it a full meal!

Broiled Mahi Mahi
Broiled mahi mahi is a super quick and effortless way to make a wonderfully delicious seafood dinner in less than 10 minutes! This method always results in tasty fish that are tender and moist. Serve it alongside some lemon sauce for a meal that everyone will love.
Broiled Mahi Mahi
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23. Grilled Mahi Mahi

The grill is my first choice for preparing mahi mahi during grilling season because you just can't beat the smokey char!

Grilled Mahi Mahi
This simple grilled Mahi Mahi is incredibly quick to make and is juicy, perfectly cooked, and full of amazing flavor. It's a perfect fish dinner for any night of the week with minimal cleanup. Plus, it's healthy and nutritious!
Grilled Mahi Mahi
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24. Pan Seared Mahi Mahi

For a quick and easy mahi mahi dinner, toss it in a hot pan for a few minutes until a golden brown crust forms. Also served with a delightful cilantro & lime butter sauce!

Pan Seared Mahi Mahi with Cilantro Lime Butter Sauce
This pan seared Mahi Mahi recipe creates the most tender, flaky, and juicy piece of fish that any seafood lover will enjoy. It is ridiculously quick and easy, yet full of flavor. A simple sauce made from butter, lime, and cilantro makes this pan seared Mahi Mahi recipe extra special.
Pan Seared Mahi Mahi with Cilantro Lime Butter Sauce
Close up square image of pan seared mahi mahi.

25. Baked Mahi Mahi

If you're looking for delicious results with little prep time, this baked mahi mahi is the perfect solution.

Baked Mahi Mahi
My baked mahi mahi with lemon butter is the perfect choice for a light dinner. Mahi Mahi is a mild white fish that is slightly sweet. It becomes perfectly tender and flaky after just 15 minutes in the oven. Oven baked mahi mahi makes a great dinner for 2, but you can easily make it for the whole family.
Baked Mahi Mahi
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26. Pan Seared Wahoo Saku Block

If you're new to wahoo saku, you won't be disappointed with this flavorful and flaky white fish!

Pan Seared Wahoo Saku Block
This pan seared wahoo saku block recipe is super quick and simple for an extra tasty fish dinner that can be enjoyed at a moment's notice! It's ready to eat in just 10 minutes, making this a great option for any last-minute meals. Serve it alongside some drawn butter and enjoy this delicious dinner!
Pan Seared Wahoo Saku Block
Wide image of pan seared wahoo saku block.

27. Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks

Seared ahi tuna steaks are prized for their rich, meaty texture and deeply flavorful, slightly rare center after a quick stint in a hot pan.

Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks
Making perfectly seared ahi tuna is easier than you may think, and adding a golden sesame seed crust takes it over the top! Ahi tuna sears quickly and doesn't require much for it to be totally delicious, so follow this recipe, and you can serve a gourmet fish dinner at home!
Seared Ahi Tuna Steaks
Pan seared ahi tuna steaks after brushing with sesame and crusting with sesame seeds.

28. Baked Ahi Tuna Steaks

Tuna steaks hold up well in the oven without drying out one bit! See my favorite sides to serve with tuna steaks right here.

Baked Tuna Steaks
My easy oven baked tuna steaks are a quick dinner that takes almost no prep or cleanup, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Anyone can be a chef with these lemon and herb sheet pan tuna steaks because they are a restaurant-quality dish that is shockingly simple to make at home.
Baked Tuna Steaks
Closeup on the baked tuna steaks before serving.

29. Baked Steelhead Trout

Steelhead trout is already flaky and flavorful, but baked in a foil packet with garlic butter, it is out of this world delicious!

Check out my post on what to serve with trout for some side dish ideas.

Baked Steelhead Trout With Garlic Butter Sauce
This juicy baked steelhead trout is a delightfully easy main course, especially when baked in a foil packet with tasty garlic butter sauce. This simple fish dinner is cooked to perfection in rich, tasty sauce and topped with sliced lemons to make the trout taste amazing!
Baked Steelhead Trout With Garlic Butter Sauce
Flaky baked steelhead trout sliced and served on white plate.

30. Pan Seared Halibut

This light and flaky pan-seared halibut is worthy of even the most elegant seafood restaurant! Learn all about halibut and how to prepare it right here!

Pan Seared Halibut (with Amazingly Delicious Cream Sauce!)
Delicious, flaky pan seared halibut is amazing on its own, but this lemon dill white cream sauce takes it to unbelievably tasty! The rich dill white wine sauce compliments the crisp pan-seared halibut so wonderfully, you'll want to run out and buy more halibut right away!
Pan Seared Halibut With Cream Sauce
Square image of halibut being pan seared.

31. Grilled Jamaican Jerk Red Snapper

My homemade Jamaican jerk seasoning blend adds a zesty Caribbean kick to this tender red snapper!

Grilled Jamaican Jerk Red Snapper
Grilled Jamaican jerk red snapper is zesty, smoky, and slightly sweet from being basted with a flavorful jerk sauce. This easy fish dinner can be whipped up on your gas or charcoal grill in under 30 minutes, and it's always a hit. Grilled Jamaican jerk red snapper will be an instant classic for all your future BBQ's!
Grilled Jamaican Jerk Red Snapper
Square image of grilled Jamaican jerk red snapper.

32. Pan Seared Red Snapper

This pan-seared red snapper has succulent white flesh, a sweet, slightly nutty flavor, and delectably crispy skin! I like to top it with a little lemon butter sauce for even more flavor!

Pan Seared Red Snapper
This pan seared red snapper has a wonderfully crispy skin and is drizzled with a delicious lemon butter sauce. It is incredibly flavorful and juicy. Plus, you'll be ready to enjoy this gourmet meal in less than 15 minutes!
Pan Seared Red Snapper
Square image of pan seared red snapper on a black plate with parsley.

💭 Tips For Cooking Fish

I apply these key tips to just about any fish recipe, no matter the variety. Fish cooks quickly, so familiarize yourself with the recipe before you get started and follow these guidelines:

  1. Fresh fish only: Start with high-quality, fresh fish. Look for clear eyes, a fresh, ocean-like smell, and firm-feeling meat.
  2. Know your fish: Different fish varieties have different flavors, textures, and ideal cooking methods, as seen in my recipes above. Search for the perfect recipe for whatever variety you choose.
  3. Preheat: Whether you're grilling, pan-frying, or baking, be sure your cooking surface is nice and hot before adding your fish. This helps get a perfect sear on the fish and prevent it from sticking. See how to pan-sear fish for more helpful tips!
  4. Skin-side down: If your fish has skin, start by cooking it skin-side down. This helps protect the flesh from direct heat so it remains moist and tender and crisps up the skin.
  5. Don't overcook: Fish gets dry and tough if overcooked. Cook your fish just until it flakes easily with a fork and is no longer translucent in the center. See my guide to fish internal temperatures for specific guidelines.

Did I miss one of your favorite fish varieties? Let me know in the comments below so I can add it to the list!

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For fish recipes that are guaranteed to impress your family and dinner guests, you've come to the right place! I've gathered all the best varieties of fish and the best methods for cooking them in one convenient spot! Seafood lovers, this one's for you!
Author | Angela Latimer
Servings: 4
Calories: 566kcal
Prep 15 minutes minutes
Cooking 25 minutes minutes
Total Time 40 minutes minutes
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Ingredients
 

Fried Fish

  • 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour (divided into 1 cup and ¼ cup portions)
  • ½ cup cornstarch (divided into 2 equal portions)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon old bay seasoning (or your favorite seafood seasoning)
  • 1 ½ cups seltzer water (or club soda)
  • beef tallow (or oil for frying, enough to fill your pan ⅔ full and submerge the fish)
  • 2 lbs cod (fresh or frozen and thawed fillets)

Chips

  • 2 lbs potatoes (washed, peeled, and cut into fries)
  • ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper (to taste)

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Instructions
 

Prep

  • Place 2 lbs potatoes sliced into fries in a colander and rinse them with cold running water. Then, pat them dry with paper towels and keep them in the fridge covered with more paper towels as you prepare the fish.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of the 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour (reserving ¼ cup), 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon old bay seasoning, and half of the ½ cup cornstarch (¼ cup). Then, gradually mix in 1 ½ cups seltzer water just until the batter is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  • Put the remaining ¼ cup of flour and ¼ cup of cornstarch in a separate bowl and stir to combine. Place it next to the bowl of batter to set up your dredging station.
  • Meanwhile, add the beef tallow to a large, deep frying pan over medium heat. You may need to increase the temperature gradually to reach 350°F-375°F (175°C-190°C), but don't crank it up too high.

Batter & Fry The Fish

  • Once the tallow or oil is hot, pat 2 lbs cod dry with paper towels. Then coat the fish with the dry cornstarch/flour mixture and shake off any excess before dredging it in the wet batter (this helps the batter stick).
  • Working with one piece of fish at a time, dredge, batter them, and place them into the hot oil, working in batches if necessary. Fry until golden brown and crispy (about 8 minutes). If cooking in batches, allow the oil to return to temp before frying more fish. 
  • When the fish is ready, transfer it to a wire cooling rack on top of a baking sheet. Keep finished pieces in a 250°F (120°C/Gas Mark ½) oven until the last one is done, right before serving. The heat will keep the oil draining off and the batter crispy.

Fry The Chips

  • After you are done with the fish, remove the fries from the fridge. Decrease the heat to medium-low and let the oil temperature drop to 300°F (150°C).
  • Once the oil has cooled down some, fry the chips in batches (you don't want to overcrowd the pan) for about 5 minutes each. Then, use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate until they have all been 'par-fried'.
  • Increase the heat to medium-high so that the oil reaches 400°F (205°C). Still working in batches, return the fries to the hot oil and fry until crisp and golden (about 4-5 minutes).
  • Transfer the chips to a wire rack with paper towels underneath to drain the excess grease and season with ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper to taste.
  • Serve your fish and chips right away with tartar sauce or malt vinegar if desired.

Notes

  • Cod is the most common white fish used to make fish & chips, though you can also use haddock or pollock.
  • You can swap out the Old Bay seasoning for your favorite seafood seasonings like lemon pepper or even Cajun seasoning!
  • Use a starchy potato variety for the best chips (french fries). Russet, Yukon Gold, King Edward, or Sante potatoes would all be great choices.
  • You can skip the step of par-frying your chips if you are short on time. Simply increase the oil temperature to 400°F (205°C) after you are done cooking the fish, and fry the chips in batches until they are golden and crispy. However, this extra step makes for the very best chips!
  • To store: Leftover fish and chips can be put in an airtight container in the fridge once they have cooled off. Enjoy within 3-4 days.
  • To reheat: Line a baking sheet with foil and spread your leftover fish and chips out in an even layer with space between each fish fillet. Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C/Gas Mark 4) for 15 minutes or until warmed through.

Nutrition

Calories: 566kcal (28%) | Carbohydrates: 85g (28%) | Protein: 49g (98%) | Fat: 2g (3%) | Saturated Fat: 0.4g (3%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 98mg (33%) | Sodium: 1030mg (45%) | Potassium: 2040mg (58%) | Fiber: 6g (25%) | Sugar: 2g (2%) | Vitamin A: 108IU (2%) | Vitamin C: 47mg (57%) | Calcium: 123mg (12%) | Iron: 5mg (28%)
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Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Originally published October 17, 2023

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