Last Updated on April 15, 2022 by Karen
It’s Lent and that means many of us are starting to look for more seafood recipes, if that is you, this Cajun Fish and Chips is the perfect choice. Fish is a good source of protein and omega-3’s. Of course, it’s a great option regardless what season of the year it is.
When we visited Ireland last year, I made it a point to try as many variations of fish and chips as possible – sometimes it’s made with cod, sometimes with haddock – but it’s always served hot and crisp, with a pile of fresh fries with a sprinkle of salt, tartar sauce, lemon and malt vinegar. Inspired by all the fish and chips I had on the trip, I’ve decided to make my own take on this classic pub dish by giving it some cajun flavors!
Of course, when I think of crispy fish, I always think tartar sauce. Do you? Homemade tartar sauce is the way to go, it really doesn’t require more than a couple of pantry ingredients.
The best part? This fish and chips dish takes very little time to whip up. I used Gorton’s Beer Battered Fish Fillets for the pub-style taste (the batter is made with draft beer), and I especially love that it’s made with 100% whole fillets fish with no fillers, no preservatives, and no artificial colors or flavor. I actually keep a variety of Gorton’s Seafood in our freezer for those nights that dinner needs to be made in a hurry – it’s definitely my go-to brand for Fish Fridays!
Are you ready for a bite? It’s time to make these Cajun Fish and Chips!
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Cajun Fish and Chips with Gorton's Beer Battered Fish
Ingredients
- For the tartar sauce:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsps pickle relish
- 1 tbsp minced onion
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1/2 tsp cajun seasoning
- For the cajun fries:
- 4 large russet potatoes sliced into half inch wedges
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp cajun seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 Gordon's Beer Battered Fish Fillets
- Fresh lemon wedges
Instructions
- To make the tartar sauce, combine mayonnaise, pickle relish, onion, lemon juice, parsley, and cajun seasoning in bowl and stir to blend. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- To make the fries, preheat oven to 425F. Toss potatoes to evenly coat with olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, cajun seasoning, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl and spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes until golden brown and crispy, turning the potatoes halfway.
- Meanwhile, arrange fish on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 23 to 25 minutes or until fish is crispy, golden and cooked through.
- Serve fish fillets and fries with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
Other seafood dishes you’ll love:
- Crispy Fish Tacos with Cabbage Slaw and Lime Crema
- Quinoa Fried Rice with Salmon
- Lemon Herb Pasta with Shrimp
This post is sponsored by Gorton’s Seafood. As always, all opinions are my own. Thank you so much for reading and supporting this blog!
