Description
Gordon Ramsay’s potato crusted fish delivers crispy exterior with delicate fish inside. Herb-infused coating and precise technique make this simple seafood dish restaurant-worthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 white fish fillets (cod, haddock, or tilapia)
- 2 large potatoes
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) chopped parsley
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) chopped chives
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Grate potatoes using a box grater, then meticulously remove excess moisture by squeezing and patting dry with paper towels.
- Flavor Base: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, quickly sautéing minced garlic to release its aromatic essence.
- Fish Seasoning: Thoroughly season fish fillets with kosher salt and black pepper, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Potato Crusting: Carefully coat each seasoned fillet with prepared potato gratings, applying gentle pressure to create a consistent, adherent crust.
- Initial Cooking: Sear potato-crusted fish in the skillet for 2-3 minutes per side, developing a golden-brown, crispy exterior.
- Oven Finishing: Transfer skillet to a preheated 392°F (200°C) oven, allowing fish to cook for 5-7 minutes until perfectly done.
- Herb Garnish: Craft a vibrant herb mixture by combining lemon zest, fresh thyme, parsley, chives, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Plating: Immediately serve the fish, crowned with the fresh herb blend, creating a visually stunning and flavor-packed culinary presentation.
Notes
- Moisture Management: Thoroughly pat potato shreds dry to prevent sogginess and ensure a crisp, golden crust.
- Potato Coating Technique: Apply gentle, even pressure when coating fish to create a consistent, adherent potato layer that will crisp perfectly.
- Heat Control: Maintain medium-high skillet temperature for initial searing to develop a beautiful golden-brown exterior before oven finishing.
- Herb Freshness Boost: Sprinkle herb mixture immediately before serving to maximize aromatic flavors and create a vibrant, restaurant-quality presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking, Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg