Friday, March 2, 2012

Crispy Fish and Chips

Panko bread crumbs make this so delicious.  They keep their crunch munch longer.

1/2 c. (2%) Greek-style yogurt
1 T. dill pickle relish
2 t. fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 lb. sweet potatoes (skins scrubbed well), cut into 4" x 1" pieces
1 T. + 2 t. salt (divided) free Southwest seasoning (or any other seasoning you may have on hand)
1 c. panko bread crumbs
1 large egg, beaten
1 lb. tilapia fillets, cut into 8 equal pieces
  1. Heat oven to 450°F.
  2. Line 2 large sheet pans with nonstick foil.
  3. Stir together first 4 ingredients for the tarter sauce.
  4. Toss sweet potatoes with 2 t. of the seasoning.  Lightly coat potatoes with olive oil and arrange in a single layer on 1 of the prepared pans.
  5. Roast in upper third of oven for 12 minutes.
  6. Turn and cook until crisped and golden brown and tender on the inside, about 8 minutes longer.
  7. Stir together panko and remaining 1 T. seasoning in shallow bowl.
  8. Pour egg into separate shallow bowl.
  9. Coat fish in egg, then panko, and transfer to prepared pans.
  10. Lightly coat tops with olive oil spray.
  11. Roast fish in lower third of oven (during end of cooking time for potatoes) until cooked through and golden brown about 7 minutes.
  12. Serve fish with potatoes and a dollop of tarter sauce.