Grilled Fish with Crispy Fries

 

Here’s a complete, easy recipe for Grilled Fish with Crispy Fries — restaurant style but simple to make at home 😋🔥

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🐟 Grilled Fish with Crispy Fries

Ingredients

For the Grilled Fish:

• 4 fish fillets (tilapia, seabass, cod, or any white fish)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano or thyme
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley or coriander

For the Crispy Fries:

• 4 large potatoes
• 2 tbsp cornstarch (secret for extra crisp!)
• Salt to taste
• Oil for frying (or air fryer)

Optional Sauce (Garlic Lemon):

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, grated
• Salt & pepper

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Instructions

1️⃣ Marinate the Fish

In a bowl mix: Olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt & pepper.
Coat the fish well and marinate at least 20–30 minutes.

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2️⃣ Prepare the Fries

• Peel and cut potatoes into sticks.
• Soak in cold water 30 minutes (removes starch).
• Drain and dry very well.
• Toss with cornstarch + salt.

Fry method:

• Fry at 160°C (320°F) for 5–6 min (first fry).
• Rest 10 min.
• Fry again at 190°C (375°F) until golden & crispy.

Air fryer:

• Spray with oil.
• Air fry at 200°C for 18–22 min, shaking halfway.

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3️⃣ Grill the Fish

• Heat grill pan or BBQ.
• Brush with oil.
• Grill fish 3–4 min per side until golden and flaky.

(You can also pan-sear or bake at 200°C for 12–15 min)

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4️⃣ Make the Sauce

Mix all sauce ingredients and chill 10 minutes.

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Serve With:

• Lemon wedges 🍋
• Fresh salad or coleslaw
• Garlic sauce or tartar sauce

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Pro Tips:

• Add chili powder if you like spicy 🌶️
• Use panko instead of cornstarch for breaded fish version.
• Perfect dish for summer BBQ or light dinner.

Simple, crispy, juicy, and always a hit 👌🔥