Description

This healthy fish and chips recipe offers a lighter, nutritious twist on the classic comfort food. Crispy oven-baked potato chips paired with tender, lemon-infused white fish fillets are served alongside a tangy, homemade tartare sauce made from Greek yogurt, capers, and fresh herbs. It’s a simple, wholesome meal perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.

Ingredients

Scale

Chips

450g potatoes, peeled and cut into chips
1 tbsp olive oil, plus a little extra for brushing

Fish

2 white fish fillets, about 140g (5oz) each
grated zest and juice of 1 lemon
small handful of parsley leaves, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste

Tartare Sauce

1 tbsp capers, chopped
2 heaped tbsp 0% Greek yogurt
remaining parsley (from small handful), chopped
remaining lemon juice (from 1 lemon)

To Serve

Lemon wedge

Instructions

Prepare and bake chips: Preheat the oven to 200°C (fan 180°C) or gas mark 6. Toss the peeled and cut potato chips in 1 tablespoon of olive oil, ensuring they are evenly coated. Spread the chips in a single layer on a baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crisp, turning if necessary for even cooking.
Prepare the fish: Place the white fish fillets in a shallow dish and brush them lightly with olive oil. Season them with salt and pepper. Sprinkle half of the lemon juice over the fish to infuse a fresh citrus flavor.
Bake the fish: Add the fish to the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes. After 10 minutes, sprinkle some chopped parsley and lemon zest over the fish, then return to the oven to finish cooking. The fish should be opaque and flake easily with a fork when done.
Make the tartare sauce: While the fish and chips are baking, mix the chopped capers, 0% Greek yogurt, remaining chopped parsley, and the remaining lemon juice in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
Serve: Divide the crispy chips between serving plates. Carefully lift the baked fish fillets onto the plates. Add a spoonful of the tangy tartare sauce alongside each serving and garnish with lemon wedges for an extra burst of flavor.

Notes

Swap regular potatoes for sweet potatoes for a sweeter, more exotic flavor.
You can substitute the white fish fillets with turkey or skinless chicken fillets; if doing so, bake the meat 10 minutes longer to ensure it is cooked through.
Use 0% Greek yogurt to keep the tartare sauce low-fat and healthier.
For crispier chips, spread them out in a single layer without overcrowding on the baking sheet.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes for chips, 12-15 minutes for fish (can overlap)
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: British

Keywords: healthy fish and chips, baked fish, oven chips, tartare sauce, low fat fish recipe, Greek yogurt tartare, lemon fish, easy healthy dinner