Almond Crusted Fish with Sweet Potato Chips

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Serves 4

Ingredients: 

Almond Crusted Fish

  • 4 x 150g white firm fish fillet (e.g. cod or snapper) 
  • ½ cup almond meal 
  • 1 teaspoon paprika 
  • salt and cracked pepper 
  • 2 eggs 
  • 2 – 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 
  • lemon wedges. To serve 

Sweet Potato Chips 

  • 1 large sweet potato (600g) 
  • salt and cracked pepper 
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 

Method: 

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan forced). 
  2. Combine almond meal and paprika on a large plate. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk eggs in a shallow bowl. 
  3. Dip 1 piece of fish in the egg, then coat in almond meal mixture. Set aside on a plate. Repeat process with remaining fish, egg and almond meal mixture. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes or until required. 
  4. Meanwhile, wash and cut sweet potato into chips. In a large bowl, toss sweet potatoes in oil and season with salt and cracked pepper. Transfer to a roasting tray lined with non-stick baking paper. Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until golden brown. 
  5. Heat oil in a deep non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook fish, for 3 to 4 minutes each side or until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel. Serve with sweet potato chips, salad, tartare sauce and lemon wedges. 

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