Halibut And Chips Recipe
Fresh halibut, hand-battered, served with fries and tartar sauce.
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Ingredients
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For the Halibut
For the Fries
For the Tartar Sauce
Method
For the Halibut
- 1
Prepare the Batter
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Gradually whisk in the cold sparkling water until the batter is smooth and thick.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a large, deep skillet or fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 3
Batter the Halibut
Dip each halibut fillet into the batter, allowing excess to drip off.
- 4
Fry the Halibut
Carefully place the battered halibut into the hot oil. Fry for about 4-5 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
For the Fries
- 5
Prepare the Potatoes
Peel the russet potatoes and cut them into thin strips to resemble fries.
- 6
Fry the Potatoes
In a separate pot or fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Carefully add the potato strips in batches and fry for about 5-7 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels, then sprinkle with salt to taste.
For the Tartar Sauce
- 7
Mix the Ingredients
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, chopped dill pickles, capers, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Stir until well combined. Adjust salt to taste.
