Seafood Recipes

Flathead With CrispyPotatoes

Floured flathead is pan-fried until golden and served with garlic and smoked paprika roasted potatoes, finished with chives.

Flathead With Crispy Potatoes
4 People
Serves
15 Mins
Prep Time
35 Mins
Cook Time
Easy
Difficulty
Australian
Cuisine
The Recipe

About This SeafoodDish

Indulge in our Flathead with Crispy Potatoes recipe, featuring tender flathead portions paired with perfectly crispy, golden potatoes. This easy-to-follow dish combines fresh flathead fish, seasoned and baked until flaky, with potatoes roasted to a delightful crunch. Serve with a side of salad or your favorite dipping sauce for a complete meal. Order premium flathead portions online from Pearl Seafoods for fast delivery across Sydney and create this delicious seafood dish at home.

Ingredients

  1. 600g flathead portions
  2. 800g baby potatoes, halved
  3. 2 tablespoons olive oil
  4. 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  5. 1 teaspoon sea salt
  6. ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper
  7. 2 garlic cloves, minced
  8. 1/4 cup plain flour
  9. 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  10. 1 lemon, cut into wedges (to serve)
  11. Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  12. Optional: tartare sauce or aioli for dipping

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 210°C. Steam the halved potatoes for 10 minutes or until just tender. Remove from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes.
  2. Transfer the potatoes to a baking tray lined with non-stick baking paper. Using a fork, press down lightly in the center of each potato to flatten and crumble slightly. Add the garlic, sprinkle generously with the smoked paprika, salt and pepper, and drizzle with a little olive oil. Bake for 25 minutes or until crispy and golden.
  3. Toss the fish in a little flour, salt, and pepper, shaking off any excess. Heat a non-stick frying pan with a little olive oil and cook the fish in batches for 4 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
  4. Sprinkle the chives over the potatoes. Serve immediately with the fish and lemon wedges, if desired.
From Our Kitchen

Chef's Tip

Flathead is naturally light and delicate, so it benefits from crisp textures and simple seasoning rather than heavy sauces. A light flour coating helps create a golden crust while keeping the fish moist and flaky in the center. Crispy potatoes, fresh lemon, and herbs bring balance and freshness, turning this into the kind of classic seafood meal that never goes out of style.

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NutritionPerServing

  • Calories 390 kcal
  • Total Fat 14.0 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 38.0 g
  • Protein 36.0 g
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