Traditional Fish and Chips Recipe

Looking for the perfect fish and chips recipe ? At Restaurante La Venus in Marbella, we pride ourselves on serving crispy, golden fish with perfectly seasoned chips and delicious sauces. Here's how you can make our signature Fish and Chips with Tartar Sauce and Pea Paste at home. This recipe includes homemade mayonnaise, tartar sauce, and a savory pea paste for an authentic dining experience.

Ingredients for Fish and Chips

For the Mayonnaise:

- 1 egg yolk

- 1 tsp mustard

- 1 tbsp rice vinegar

- 1 cup oil

- 1 pinch salt

H3: For the Tartar Sauce:

- 1/4 red onion (finely chopped)

- 4 pickled gherkins (finely chopped)

- 2 tbsp capers

- 4 sprigs fresh dill (finely chopped)

- 1 pinch black pepper

H3: For the Pea Paste:

- 3 tbsp butter

- 1/2 onion (finely chopped)

- 2 cloves garlic (minced)

- 2 cups peas

- 1/2 cup water

- 1 pinch salt

- 1 pinch black pepper

- 1 pinch grated nutmeg

- 3 sprigs fresh mint (chopped)

H3: For the Fish and Chips:

- 4 medium potatoes

- 600 grams whiting fillet (skinless)

- 1 cup flour (for dredging)

For the Coating Mixture:

- 3/4 cup flour

- 1/2 cup corn starch

- 1.5 tsp baking powder

- 4 tbsp rice vinegar

- 1 cup cold mineral water

For Frying:

- 3 cups oil (for frying)

How to Make Fish and Chips – Step by Step

Step 1: Make the Mayonnaise

In a medium bowl, whisk the egg yolk, mustard, and rice vinegar until smooth. Slowly add the oil, drop by drop, while whisking until the mixture thickens. Once a smooth, creamy mayonnaise forms, set aside.

Step 2: Prepare the Tartar Sauce

Finely chop the red onion, gherkins, capers, and dill. Mix them with the prepared mayonnaise. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Set aside for serving.

Step 3: Make the Pea Paste

Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking until soft. Add the peas and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Pour in the water, and cook until the peas become tender. Season with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg. Mash the peas to form a paste and stir in the chopped mint leaves. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 4: Prepare the Potatoes

Peel the potatoes and slice them into thick chips. Wash them in cold water to remove excess starch, then boil them in salted water until they are just tender. Drain the potatoes and place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate until ready to fry.

Step 5: Prepare the Fish

Lightly salt the whiting fillets and refrigerate them for 30 minutes. Before frying, dredge the fillets in flour. In a separate bowl, mix the coating ingredients: flour, corn starch, baking powder, rice vinegar, and cold mineral water, stirring to form a thick batter.

Step 6: Fry the Fish and Chips

Heat the oil in a medium-sized pot over medium heat. Fry the prepared potatoes in the hot oil for 5-6 minutes until crispy and golden. Remove and drain on a wire rack, seasoning with salt while hot.

For the fish, pat the fillets dry with paper towels. Dip each fillet in flour, shake off the excess, then coat it in the batter. Fry the fish in the hot oil for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and crispy on all sides. Drain the fish and season with salt.

Serve Your Fish and Chips

Serve the crispy whiting fillets with hot, seasoned chips, along with the homemade tartar sauce and flavorful pea paste . Garnish with finely chopped parsley and lemon wedges for the perfect finishing touch.

Conclusion

At Restaurante La Venus in Marbella, we strive to offer the best Mediterranean seafood experience, and our Fish and Chips recipe brings that taste right to your home. Whether you're in Marbella or cooking this dish yourself, enjoy the crispy, flavorful results with our house-made sauces and sides.