Hash Brown-Crusted Fish with Grapefruit-Fennel Salad
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Level:Easy
Total: 35 min
Active: 35 min
Yield:4 servings
Nutritional Analysis
Per Serving
Calories
496
Total Fat
23 grams
Saturated Fat
4 grams
Cholesterol
160 milligrams
Sodium
628 milligrams
Carbohydrates
35 grams
Dietary Fiber
6 grams
Sugar
12 grams
Protein
40 grams
Potato-crusted flounder, using thawed frozen hash browns, is a clever and satisfying way to bring crisp texture and fried potato flavor to delicate fish. The hash browns form a crunchy, buttery crust that contrasts beautifully with the tender fish fillet beneath, making each bite a balance of richness and lightness. Served alongside a bright grapefruit and fennel salad, the dish gains a refreshing lift—the citrus adds zing, the fennel brings a subtle anise crunch and the arugula offers peppery depth.
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Directions
Whisk together the grapefruit juice, 2 tablespoons olive oil, the vinegar, mustard and a pinch each of salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the fennel, grapefruit segments and chives; toss.
Season the fish with salt and pepper. Spread the flour on a plate. Whisk the egg with 2 tablespoons water in a shallow dish; spread the hash browns on another plate and season with salt and pepper. One at a time, dredge each fish fillet on one side in the flour, shaking off any excess, then dip the same side in the egg, shaking off any excess, then press into the hash browns to adhere. Transfer to a large plate in a single layer, hash brown–side up. Press more hash browns on any exposed fish if needed.
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 2 fillets, hash brown–side down, and cook until golden brown and crisp, about 4 minutes. Flip and brown the second side until just cooked through, about 2 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed. Remove to a paper towel–lined plate and sprinkle with salt. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to the skillet and repeat with the remaining fillets.
Add the arugula to the fennel salad and toss; season with salt and pepper. Serve with the fish.
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