Love fish and chips? Why not try this healthy alternative of baked fish with a pesto crust? Top the fish with easy-to-make pesto and serve with homemade oven-baked chips for a healthy and tasty dinner for four.
Ingredients
- 4 baking potatoes, cut into chunky wedges
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lemon, halved
- 2 slices wholemeal bread
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
- 1 tbsp capers
- 6 basil leaves
- 2 tbsp pesto sauce
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 x 175g (6oz) skinned, thick white fish fillets, such as Icelandic cod
- 2 roasting tins, lined with Teflon non-stick sheets
WEIGHT CONVERTER
Method
- Set the oven to Gas Mark 7 or 220°C. Spread the potatoes on to one of the lined roasting tins, drizzle over the oil and bake for 20 mins.
- Set one half of the lemon aside; finely grate and juice the other half.
- Blend the bread in a food processor to make crumbs. Add the garlic, capers, 2 basil leaves, torn, the lemon zest, 1 teaspoon lemon juice and the pesto. Whizz again to blend.
- Arrange the fish in the other roasting tin. Sprinkle with lemon juice and season. Spoon the pesto crust on top of each fish fillet. Cut the remaining lemon half into slices. Arrange a slice of lemon and a basil leaf on top of each piece of fish.
- Turn potatoes over and bake the fish in the oven for 15 mins or until the topping is golden and the fish flakes easily.
Top Tip for making Baked fish with pesto crust and chips
Fresh, chilled pesto saucehas a better taste andtexture than pesto in a jar.
-
Air fryer pesto salmonThis tasty air fryer salmon pesto recipe is by nutritionist and cookbook author, Jenny Tschiesche...
-
Herby chicken with Romesco sauceHerby chicken flavoured simply with oregano with a rich Romesco sauce - which makes a great dip.
-
Tom Kerridge's crab mayo on griddled sourdoughTom Kerridge's crab mayo on griddled sourdough is the perfect healthy recipe you can enjoy making and eating at home. It's so easy to make and looks impressive too.
-
Sweet potato and courgette fish cakesThese sweet potato and courgette fish cakes take 30 minutes to make and can be served with chips, salad, or steamed veg on the side...
-
Chicken and spinach lasagneThis chicken and spinach lasagne is a great new take on the family favourite and it’s easy to prepare during the day to cook come dinner time...
-
Broccoli pasta with pancettaThis broccoli pasta with pancetta takes 30 minutes to cook making it a great speedy family dinner...
-
Child psychologist unveils 'the grandparent code', a list of 12 grandparenting rules to keep family relationships strong and healthySome are common sense, others may be a little harder to follow...
-
Parenting researcher reveals how to talk to your kids about achievements in a healthy, non-toxic wayCelebrating your kids' achievements is always important, but there's other things to worry about too
-
"Wanting something and not having it is one of the hardest human experiences" - child psychotherapist Dr Becky shares why having tantrums is healthySorry parents, it turns out tantrums are actually good for your kid's health. Expert Dr Becky Kennedy has explained why.
