Craving for a healthier version of the classic fish and chips without compromising on taste? Look no further! Our article presents a collection of Weight Watchers-friendly fish and chips recipes that offer a delightful balance of crispy fish, fluffy chips, and guilt-free indulgence. From traditional beer-battered fish to oven-baked variations, and air fryer options, these recipes cater to diverse cooking preferences and dietary needs. Whether you're a fan of flaky cod, tender tilapia, or succulent salmon, our recipes ensure a crispy and flavorful fish experience. Paired with perfectly seasoned, golden-brown chips, these dishes promise a satisfying meal that won't break the calorie bank.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
CLASSIC FISH AND CHIPS
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a medium-size bowl of cold water. In a separate medium-size mixing bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in the milk and egg; stir until the mixture is smooth. Let mixture stand for 20 minutes.
- Preheat the oil in a large pot or electric skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Fry the potatoes in the hot oil until they are tender. Drain them on paper towels.
- Dredge the fish in the batter, one piece at a time, and place them in the hot oil. Fry until the fish is golden brown. If necessary, increase the heat to maintain the 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) temperature. Drain well on paper towels.
- Fry the potatoes again for 1 to 2 minutes for added crispness.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 782.3 calories, Carbohydrate 91.9 g, Cholesterol 124.6 mg, Fat 26.2 g, Fiber 9.1 g, Protein 44.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 860.7 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
WW FISH AND CHIPS
Recipe source: WW Magazine (May 2007) If following the WW Flex plan this is 8 points with each serving being 1 fish fillet, 1 cup of potatoes and 1 1/2 tablespoons tartar sauce.Just add a simple tossed salad for a complete low-point meal.
Provided by ellie_
Categories Potato
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Pour the buttermilk into a zip-lock bag or marinating dish, add fish, turning to coat fish.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours, turning bag or fish occasionally.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Line two rimmed cookie sheets with foil, placing a rack in one of the pans.
- Spray the second pan with Pam or your favorite cooking spray, preferably one with olive oil.
- Add potatoes to pan (sprayed with Pam) and sprinkle them with 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; tossing to coat.
- Spread potatoes evenly in pan and spray with Pam (with olive oil).
- Bake potatoes for 30 minutes.
- While potatoes are cooking, in a pie pan or on a sheet of wax paper combine the cornmeal, Old Bay Seaoning, and the remaining spices (1/4 tsp paprika, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper).
- In a second pie pan or bowl beat egg whites until frothy.
- Remove fish fillets from buttermilk, discarding buttermilk.
- Dip fish in the egg whites, coating both sides of fish, and then in the cornmeal mixture, shaking off excess.
- Transfer fish to a clean sheet of wax paper of a plate.
- Spray both sides of fish with Pam and then transfer fish to the pan with the rack, placing fish on top of the rack.
- Repeat with remaining fish.
- Bake fish until done about 15 minutes or when fish is golden broth and opaque in the center.
- While fish and potatoes are cooking, make the tartar sauce by combining the tartar sauce ingredients; mayonnaise, scallion, pickle, and lemon juice, in a small bowl.
- Serve fish with potatoes and tartar sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.8, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 95.6, Sodium 657, Carbohydrate 48.9, Fiber 6, Sugar 3.2, Protein 45.9
CORNMEAL-BATTERED FISH AND CHIPS - WW CORE
This recipe is adapted from the Weight Watchers website. Still kept the recipe low fat/points, but added a bit more flavor and spice to the fish. I LOVE the potato wedges baked with salt, pepper and vinegar right in them!! They were delicious!
Provided by Kozmic Blues
Categories Potato
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400ºF.
- Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray.
- In a shallow dish, combine 1 1/2 cups of cornmeal, milk, zest, basil, oregano, salt, pepper and Old Bay (if using).
- Mix well to make a thick batter. (It is helpful to let batter sit for a bit to let all the milk get absorbed).
- Salt and pepper the fish fillets to taste on both sides.
- Dust fish with additional 2 Tbsp cornmeal and shake off any excess; This will help cormeal batter to stick.
- Affter milk is absorbed and cornmeal batter has thickened, stir once more to combine well.
- Add fish to batter and turn to coat both sides.
- Place fish on prepared baking sheet and spoon over any remaining batter, making an even coating.
- Place potatoes in a large bowl and add vinegar, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Arrange potatoes next to fish on baking sheet.
- Bake until potatoes and fish are fork-tender and cornmeal batter just starts to crack, carefully flipping fish once, about 30 to 35 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.6, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 62.3, Sodium 1014.2, Carbohydrate 74.5, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 1.8, Protein 35.6
Tips:
- Use a light hand with the breading: Too much breading will make the fish greasy and heavy. Just a thin coating is all you need to achieve a crispy, golden crust.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the fish: If the oil is not hot enough, the fish will absorb too much oil and become greasy. The ideal temperature for frying fish is between 350°F and 375°F.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: When frying the fish, don't overcrowd the pan. This will cause the oil temperature to drop and the fish will not cook evenly.
- Fry the fish in batches: If you have a lot of fish to fry, fry it in batches. This will prevent the oil temperature from dropping too much and the fish will cook more evenly.
- Drain the fish on paper towels: After frying the fish, drain it on paper towels to remove any excess oil.
- Serve the fish with your favorite sides: Fish and chips is traditionally served with tartar sauce, malt vinegar, and mushy peas. However, you can also serve it with other sides, such as french fries, coleslaw, or salad.
Conclusion:
Fish and chips is a classic British dish that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a simple dish to make, but there are a few tips that you can follow to ensure that your fish and chips turn out perfectly. With a little practice, you'll be able to make fish and chips that are just as good as the ones you get from your favorite restaurant.
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