Fish and Chips

 Fish and Chips is your popular eat 'n run food that originated in the United Kingdom. Usually, it consists of deep-fried fish (cod) and deep-fried potatoes. Well as you know, I am a health nut, so I decided to "healthify" this classic dish. Instead of deep-frying, I marinated the fish and cooked it in a pan. For the fries, I swapped the normal starchy russets for vitamin-packed sweet potatoes, which I baked in the oven. The result: a super duper tasty meal :)

Delish Fish

• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 (6 ounce) fish fillets (salmon, tilapia, halibut, etc.)

Directions

1. Combine the black pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, Dijon mustard, brown sugar, onion powder, and salt in a small bowl. Stir in 1 tablespoon of olive oil to make a paste. Spread the paste all over the fish fillets, and set aside to marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.
2. Heat some oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook the fillets in the hot pan until golden brown on each side, and no longer translucent in the center, about 4 minutes per side.

 

 

Baked Sweet Potato Fries

• 2 sweet potatoes, cut into French fries
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt, pepper, garlic powder, basil, cinnamon, cumin

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2. In a plastic bag, combine the sweet potatoes, olive oil, and seasonings. Close and shake the bag until the fries are evenly coated. Spread the fries out in a single layer on one large baking sheet (sprayed with oil).
3. Bake for about 30 minutes, or until crispy and brown on one side. Turn the fries over using a spatula halfway during cooking. Thinner fries may not take as long.