Macaroon-Crumbed Fish

Macaroon-Crumbed Fish

Ready in 25 minutes Serves 1
This dish most recently appeared in Fresh Start (5 Meals For 1) on Sunday, October 1, 2017.

With carrot chips and cherry tomato apple salad


Ingredients

CARROT CHIPS

  • 1 carrot, cut in half widthways then cut into 1cm-thick chips
  • ¼ teaspoon oil, for cooking (or use spray oil)

MACAROON-CRUMBED FISH

  • 150g fish fillet
  • 1 egg
  • 20g macaroon crumb
  • Pinch of lemon zest
  • ¾ teaspoon oil, for cooking (or use spray oil)

CHERRY TOMATO SALAD

  • 1/3 cup frozen peas
  • ¼ punnet cherry tomatoes
  • 1 handful baby spinach leaves

VINAIGRETTE

  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice (reserve zest of ½ lemon first)
  • ¼ teaspoon mustard (e.g. Dijon, wholegrain)
  • ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar

TO SERVE

  • 1 lemon wedge (use zested lemon)
  • 1 tablespoon natural yoghurt
  • Pinch of lemon zest (optional)

Steps

  1. Preheat oven to 220°C. Line an oven tray with baking paper. Bring a small pot of salted water to the boil. Toss carrot with first measure of oil on prepared tray and season. Bake for about 15 minutes, until tender.
  2. Pat fish dry and remove any remaining scales or bones. Cut any larger fillets in half and season. Whisk egg in a shallow bowl and place macaroon crumb and first measure of lemon zest on a plate.
  3. Dip fish first into egg mix, shaking off excess, then onto plate with macaroon mix. Turn to coat both sides of fish and set aside.
  4. Cook peas in pot of boiling water for 2-3 minutes, until bright green and tender. Drain and refresh under cold water and leave to drain. In a small bowl, whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients with a pinch of salt. Cut tomatoes in half and add to bowl with vinaigrette. Set aside.
  5. When carrots have 6 minutes cook time remaining, cook fish. Heat oil in a small fry-pan on medium heat. Cook fish for 1-2 minutes each side (depending on thickness), until just cooked. Reduce heat if crumb starts to burn.
  6. Add spinach and peas to bowl with tomatoes and toss to combine. Season to taste.
  7. place carrot chips, cherry tomato salad and macaroon-crumbed fish on a plate. Squeeze lemon wedge over fish. Serve with a dollop of yoghurt and a pinch of lemon zest (if using).

Nutritional Information

Energy 1676 kj
401 kcal
Protein 45.8g
Carbohydrate 13.6g
Fat 16.8g