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Gordon Ramsay’s Classic Fish and Chips

A delightful symphony of flavors and textures featuring golden, crispy batter enveloping tender fish, served with fluffy chips.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: British
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets White fish (cod or haddock) Choose sustainably sourced fish.
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Essential for dredging.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder For airy crunch.
  • 1 cup Cold sparkling water Key for light batter.
For the Chips
  • 4 medium Russet potatoes Ideal for thick, fluffy chips.
  • 4 cups Vegetable oil For frying.
Optional Toppings
  • to taste Malt vinegar Adds a tangy kick.
  • to taste Tartar sauce Mix mayonnaise with pickles, capers, and lemon juice.

Method
 

Prepare the Batter
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and cold sparkling water until smooth.
Heat the Oil
  1. In a deep frying pan or fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
Cut the Fish
  1. Take your fresh white fish fillets and cut them into thick pieces—about 1 inch wide.
Coat the Fish
  1. Dip each piece of fish into the prepared batter, ensuring it’s fully covered.
Fry Until Golden
  1. Fry the battered fish in batches for about 4-5 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
Prepare the Chips
  1. Peel and cut potatoes into thick chips, then soak them in cold water for at least 30 minutes.
Double Fry the Chips
  1. Heat oil again to 350°F (175°C) and fry the soaked chips in batches for about 5-6 minutes until soft but not colored.
Final Fry
  1. Increase the oil temperature to 375°F (190°C). Fry the chips again for another 3-4 minutes until they’re perfectly golden and crispy.
Serve Together
  1. Plate your golden fish alongside crispy chips, garnishing with lemon wedges and tartar sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Exact quantities are listed in the recipe card.

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