Recipe
Greek-style Baked Fish and Chips
Mediterranean Sea Delight
4.6 out of 5
Greek cuisine is known for its fresh and healthy ingredients, and this baked fish and chips recipe is no exception. The dish is a healthier take on the classic British version, with a Mediterranean twist that will transport your taste buds to the sunny shores of Greece.
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Preparation time
30 minutes
Cooking time
35 minutes
Total time
65 minutes
Yields
4 servings
Preparation difficulty
Easy
Suitable for
Mediterranean diet, Pescatarian diet, Gluten-free diet, Dairy-free diet, Low-fat diet
Allergens
Fish, Wheat
Not suitable for
Vegan diet, Vegetarian diet, Paleo diet, Keto diet, High-fat diet
Ingredients
This Greek-style fish and chips recipe is baked instead of fried, making it a healthier option. The fish is seasoned with Mediterranean herbs and spices, and the chips are made with sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes, adding a touch of sweetness to the dish. We alse have the original recipe for Fish and Chips, so you can check it out.
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2 large sweet potatoes, cut into wedges 2 large sweet potatoes, cut into wedges
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2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp olive oil
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1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried oregano
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1 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp dried thyme
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1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp paprika 1 tsp paprika
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Salt and pepper, to taste Salt and pepper, to taste
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4 white fish fillets (such as cod or haddock) 4 white fish fillets (such as cod or haddock)
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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2 eggs, beaten 2 eggs, beaten
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1 cup breadcrumbs 1 cup breadcrumbs
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Lemon wedges, for serving Lemon wedges, for serving
Nutrition
- Calories: 350 kcal / 1465 KJ
- Fat: 8g (1g saturated)
- Carbohydrates: 45g (12g sugars)
- Protein: 25g
- Fiber: 6g
- Salt: 0.8g
Preparation
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1.Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
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2.In a large bowl, toss the sweet potato wedges with olive oil, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
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3.Spread the sweet potato wedges in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
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4.While the sweet potatoes are baking, prepare the fish. Season the fish fillets with salt and pepper.
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5.Place the flour in a shallow dish, the beaten eggs in another shallow dish, and the breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish.
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6.Dredge each fish fillet in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip the fish fillet in the beaten eggs, then coat it in the breadcrumbs, pressing the breadcrumbs onto the fish to adhere.
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7.Place the breaded fish fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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8.Bake the fish for 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
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9.Serve the baked fish and chips with lemon wedges.
Treat your ingredients with care...
- Sweet potatoes — Cut the sweet potatoes into evenly sized wedges to ensure they cook evenly.
Tips & Tricks
- For extra crispiness, place the sweet potato wedges on a wire rack on top of the baking sheet.
- If you don't have white fish fillets, you can use any other type of fish that you like.
- To make the dish even healthier, you can use whole wheat breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs.
- If you want to add some extra flavor to the fish, you can add some lemon zest to the breadcrumb mixture.
- To save time, you can prepare the sweet potato wedges and the fish fillets at the same time and bake them together on separate baking sheets.
Serving advice
Serve the baked fish and chips with a side salad or some steamed vegetables for a complete and balanced meal.
Presentation advice
Arrange the sweet potato wedges and the fish fillets on a large platter and garnish with lemon wedges and fresh herbs, such as parsley or dill.
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