baked tilapia with fish scale potatoes

Name: Baked Tilapia with Fish Scale Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: ## PLAN/PURCHASE; 1 large russet potato; 3 tablespoon(s) sweet butter, unsalted; 2 tablespoon(s) flour, all-purpose variety; 1 large filet, tilapia or other firm white fish; 1 large egg yolk, whipped with a teaspoon of water; - salt, kosher variety, to taste; - black pepper, freshly ground, to taste; - dill, for garnish (optional)

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Oct 22, 2016

I learned this technique at Cordon Bleu, many years ago. It has wonderful presentation, and tastes excellent. It would be brilliant to serve at a nice holiday dinner party, and to be truthful, any type of fish filet will do quite nicely. The original technique for this recipe was a bit difficult to master, so I simplified it by baking the fish in the oven, as opposed to pan-frying. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Bake

yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
1 large russet potato
3 tablespoons sweet butter, unsalted
2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose variety
1 large filet, tilapia or other firm white fish
1 large egg yolk, whipped with a teaspoon of water
- salt, kosher variety, to taste
- black pepper, freshly ground, to taste
- dill, for garnish (optional)

How To Make baked tilapia with fish scale potatoes

Step 1

PREP/PREPARE

Step 2

Gather your ingredients.
Step 3

Thinly slice the potatoes.
Step 4

Chef’s Tip: For consistency, I strongly recommend using a mandoline slicer.
Step 5

Use a small round cutter to make 3/4 inch (2 cm) disks.
Step 6

Add the butter to a small skillet, over medium heat.
Step 7

When the foaming subsides, add the potato rounds.
Step 8

Chef's Note: Cook until the rounds begin to soften, but before they begin to brown, about 4 to 6 minutes.
Step 9

Remove the rounds from the skillet, and lightly dust one side with flour.
Step 10

Chef’s Note: Reserve the leftover butter in the skillet.
Step 11

Lightly score the filet, at 1/2 inch (1.2 cm) intervals.
Step 12

Place a rack in the middle position, and preheat the oven to 375f (190c).
Step 13

Place the filet on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Step 14

Brush the filet with the egg wash, and then season with salt and pepper.
Step 15

Arrange the potato rounds (flour side down) on top of the filet, overlapping them to resemble the scales on a fish.
Step 16

Use the remainder of the butter from the skillet, to lightly brush over the tops of the potato rounds, and then season with a bit more salt & pepper.
Step 17

Place into the oven, and bake until the fish is cooked and flakey, about 20 minutes.
Step 18

Finish by placing under the broiler until the potato rounds begin to brown, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 19

PLATE/PRESENT
Step 20

My favorite way to plate this is to put some sauce on the bottom of a plain white dish, and then carefully lay the fish on top. Enjoy.
Step 21

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
Step 22

ADDITIONAL RECIPES
Step 23

Lemon Butter Sauce https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/other-sauce-spread/sauce-essentials-lemon-butter-sauce.html
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