Crisp spiced fish fingers

Crisp spiced fish fingers

Fish fingers aren't just for kids. Liven them up with Asian flavours for a grown-up treat

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 2

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 15 mins

Freezable

Can be frozen, uncooked

Method

  1. Cut the fish into pieces approximately 5 x 10cm. Pat dry with some kitchen towel. Mix the cornflour and polenta on a plate and season with salt and pepper. Add the haddock and turn to coat in the mixture.
  2. Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a large frying pan and add the haddock fingers. Cook for 5-8 mins, turning occasionally. Remove from the pan and drain on kitchen paper. Keep warm.
  3. Wipe out the pan with kitchen towel. Return to the heat and add the remaining oil. Add the chilli and cook for 1 min, then remove from the heat and add the basil, soy and lime juice.
  4. Cook the rice for 10-12 mins, until tender. Drain well and serve with the haddock fingers, spicy sauce, lime wedges and a few basil leaves.

Per serving

309 kcalories, protein 30g, carbohydrate 9g, fat 18 g, saturated fat 0g, fibre 9g, sugar 18g, salt 4.33 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, July 2010.

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  • 29 June 2010

    Libby0 rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I used basa (because it was really cheap, frozen and sustainable). This was delicious. The polenta made the fish really crispy with much less effort than batter or breadcrumbs. I found it hard to find polenta, I had to go to a different supermarket. I gave the children Ketchup with theirs, we liked the dipping sauce but may use sweet chilli sauce next time. I served it with pak choi.

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  • 02 July 2010

    ziggy commented on this recipe

    Hi This was served for a family of 6 using frozen haddock. Absolute winner, children loved it. Felt healthy eating it!

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  • 05 July 2010

    Alice commented on this recipe

    could these be oven baked for a healthier dish?

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    19 July 2010

    SPB rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Cooked this tonight. Hadn't used polenta before and we loved the crispy coating. In fact, my daughter raved about the fish. I agree with the last review that this would be great with a green vegetable and sweet chilli sauce instead or as well as the sauce in the recipe. Quick and easy - really good midweek meal. Will definitely cook again.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 2

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 15 mins

Freezable

Can be frozen, uncooked

Ingredients

  • 300g chunky haddock fillet
  • 2 tsp cornflour
  • 2 tsp polenta
  • 3 tbsp sunflower oil
  • ½ red chilli , finely sliced
  • 12 basil leaves , torn, plus a few extra leaves to serve
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • juice ½ lime , plus lime wedges to serve
  • 100g Thai fragrant rice
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Per serving

309 kcalories, protein 30g, carbohydrate 9g, fat 18 g, saturated fat 0g, fibre 9g, sugar 18g, salt 4.33 g

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