This quintessential classic dish gets a makeover with a crispy potato flake crust, a spicy fresh dipping sauce and Old Bay seasoned baked chips.
Saturday night is a night to relax and simply take a breath. It is a night to have a fun meal and then I usually watch something good on the television. I am a lover of the old classic movies so when something is on that is an “oldie but goodie” count me in!!
That reminds me of this meal. It certainly is an oldie but goodie!! I remember my Dad loving a place called Arthur Treacher’s Fish and Chips. I suppose I am dating myself a bit; but the fish and chips were delicious. I too got good reviews on this fish dish as well.
Yes, I did get to watch on old movie and use my pop-corn maker, and another Saturday night is in the books.
Fish and Chips
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
Flounder Filet:
- 2 lbs. of flounder filet
- 2 cups flour plus
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 2 cups instant potato flakes
- 2 eggs - beaten
- 11/2 cups milk
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- Canola oil for frying
Dipping Sauce:
- 1 cup ketchup
- 3 - 4 medium sized pickles (sweet or dill) I used dill
- 1 grilled jalapeño - with seeds
- 1/4 red onion
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
Baked Potatoes Chips:
- 3-5 lbs. potatoes - peeled, sliced into 1/4'” chips
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Coarse sea salt
Instructions
Flounder Filet:
- Set up 3 shallow bowls; place the flour in one bowl, the cornmeal and potato flakes plus the seasonings in another bowl and the eggs and milk in another bowl.
- Dip the fish in the flour, then the egg and milk bath and finally dip the fish in the cornmeal and potato flakes mixture.
- Heat a large cast iron frying pan with about 1/4 inch of oil and place the prepared fish in the pan; do not overcrowd the pan. When the fish is golden and slightly crispy on one side carefully turn the fish over and finish cooking on the other side. This process will take about three minutes on each side.
- Place the fish on paper towels to absorb the oil.
Dipping Sauce:
- Combine all of the ingredients for the dipping sauce in a food processor and chop until almost smooth.
Baked Potatoes Chips:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, soak the potatoes in water for 5 minutes.
- Drain and pat dry.
- In a large bowl, toss the potatoes with cornstarch, cornmeal, Old Bay Seasoning and oil.
- Spread out potatoes on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with sea salt and bake for about 10-15 minutes; then flip the potatoes and bake on the other side for another 10-15 minutes or until crispy and golden.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Enjoy with Love,
Catherine
xo
Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says
We have a great fish & chips place here and we love it! I rarely make it at home, but when we do, I always remember how great it is at the infamous Spuds restaurant! This recipe looks great too!
Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says
My husband loves fish and chips and states how hard it is to find a place that sells a half descent recipe. I will have to give your recipe a try for him!
Healing Tomato says
Those "Chips" are out-of-this-world delicious. Your recipe for Fish and Chips looks very authentic.
Yvonne [Tried and Tasty] says
I'm a huge seafood fan, this looks fantastic! I'd love to add it to my menu soon. Thanks for sharing Catherine!
Des @ Life's Ambrosia says
I can never resist a good plate of crispy fish and chips. I'm also totally digging the jalapeno in the dipping sauce. I bet it adds a nice kick!
Arman @ thebigmansworld says
I am obsessed with fish and chips and it used to be our Friday night tradition- Those potatoes look amazing!
Sarah says
Fish and chips is a favorite in our house, but I haven't tried using potato flakes in the batter yet. Great idea! Can't wait to try it!
Beauty Follower says
Mmmmm easy to cook it
even easier to eat it 😉
Have a lovely week!
Chiara says
I will have to give your recipe a try for my son Marco , I'm sure he will like this fish and chips ! A hug, xoxo
tanna says
And, here I am again... hungry for a main course before 7AM. LOL! blessings and hugs ~ tanna
Dan from Platter Talk says
This is a wonderful rendition of a Wisconsin standard; thanks so much for sharing!
[email protected] says
Fish and chips at its best! Looks so delicious Catherine.
pam (Sidewalk Shoes) says
Anytime I go to a restaurant that offers fish and chips I get it. I love it!
Laura @MotherWouldKnow says
Catherine, I've never heard of using instant potato flakes as part of a crumb "topping" - is it really different from panko or bread crumbs? Love the idea of curling up with this dinner and a classic movie. Sounds like a great evening to me.
Amelia says
Hi my dear Catherine, how you doing.Was busy with our Lunar New Year celebration, thus haven't being blogwalking for the past 2 months. Hope to catch up with all of you again.
Your fish and chips look so well done, very professional. You're an excellent cook, 2 thumbs up for you. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
Have a great week ahead, God bless to you and all at home.
Amelia
Big Daddy Dave says
Catherine, Great looking fish and chips! Nice breading recipe and I love the combo of spices for the chips... Also, the dipping sauce is a nice change from the cocktail sauce that I usually use... Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
AnnMarie says
My husband and son would love this! Believe it or not we have an Arthur Treacher's Fish and Chips in the next town over. It is actually part of a local pizza place. I do remember the original one but I don't think I ever ate there! I was so surprised to see it resurrected....not sure how it is doing! I love Saturday nights but there is absolutely nothing on TV here! And we have cable!
Comedy Plus says
I love fish and chips. I almost ordered them Friday night when we went out for dinner, but the special trumped the fish and chips.
Have a fabulous day Catherine. Big hugs. 🙂
sandie says
LOVE fish and chips!
Tara Noland says
Love a great fish and chip dinner!! This looks delicious!!
Ginny Hartzler says
These look so good that I want to jump into the screen! I LOVE fish and chips! And since today is my birthday, we are going to Red Robin for dinner. They have the best fish and chips, they taste like they came just out of the deep fryer, and maybe they did. I used to eat at Arthur Treacher, we liked it! He used to be Merv Griffin's sidekick on T.V. right? I used to watch it
Nicole Neverman says
Fish and chips is the most popular takeaway here in NZ, we have dozens of shops in every town. Your homemade fish and chips look INCREDIBLE and I will be sure to use this next time I want this classic!
Susan says
I love this classic meal! It really looks delicious.
April J Harris says
There's nothing like fish and chips and your homemade version looks wonderful, Catherine! What a delicious treat!
Liz says
Two wonderful recipes! I love the addition of Old Bay to the potatoes---extra yummy!!!
Pam says
Yes, we loved Arthur Treacher's Fish and Chips and miss them! For the last 3 weeks, we have wanted fish and chips, and they were all a disaster, either bought or home made. So your recipe, Catherine, is a must try! And, I love the old classic movies also. Hugs
Louise says
Hi Catherine:)
I remember Arthur Treacher’s! I don't remember ever actually eating there but I do remember them darned all over Long Island, lol...
We had our Fish and Chips Friday night. I made ours with Cod breaded with Panko and Breadcrumbs and crushed Almonds! Marion insisted on tartar sauce and lemon. She just doesn't think fish should be dipped in anything else, lol...I like your dipping sauce it has a bit of kick. As amatter of fact, your entire meal and Saturday evening sound just perfect!
Thanks for sharing, Catherine...enjoy this sunshine!!!
Dottie Sauchelli-Balin says
Dear Catherine,
They say that food bloggers have the same minds and I think we do. I was going to do this dish for tomorrows post. Only with perch fish. I have a different type of recipe but my goodness I am glad that I switched. Boy, your recipe is fantastic. I love a good fish and chips once in a while. I love the potatoes and your version sounds so yummy...A delightful dish for anytime of the year...Thanks for sharing...Have a blessed week, dear friend...
Dottie 🙂
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
I remember Arthur Treacher's - loved the hush puppies 😉 This looks so good and comforting. I love the spicy touch to the dipping sauce! Love this!
Medeja says
Classic dish! Sometimes I really love something like that for lunch 🙂
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
My husband LOVES fish and chips, me, not so much so he always goes to the fish and chip shop when it's his turn to cook. I need a go-to recipe like this to keep him happy.
peter @feedyoursoultoo says
Such a classic and you got a really nice crisp on it.
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
Mmmm I love fish and chips! I bet your homemade version is awesome!
All that's Jas says
Mmmm, there's my Friday dinner 🙂 Thanks for linking up at Thursday Favorite Things. Can't wait to see what you'll share next week!
Betty says
There's no place around to get good fish and chips so you just have to make it yourself! These look really good- that's a great use for potato flakes! 🙂
Miz Helen says
Hi Catherine,
Your Fish and Chips look wonderful! Happy St. Patrick's Day and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday!
Miz Helen
Amy @ Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
Mouth-watering, Catherine! Thanks for linking up all of your fabulous dishes at Best of the Weekend!