Cyril Lignac's Crispy Fish and Chips: A Healthier Twist on the British Classic

Craving a quick, crowd-pleasing meal? Renowned chef Cyril Lignac delivers his signature fish and chips recipe. This English staple, loved for over a century, features tender fish encased in a light, crispy breadcrumb coating, served with golden fries. It's a hit with all ages thanks to its perfect balance of flaky fish and crunch.

Cyril Lignac's Fish and Chips: Crispy, Flavorful, and Less Greasy

Traditional fish and chips packs nearly 255 calories per 100g and can feel heavy. But Cyril Lignac refines it with smarter choices for a lighter result. He blends cottage cheese into the batter for a soft, less oily texture and fries in grapeseed oil—a healthier alternative to classic frying oils. For the sauce, he skips tartar for a fresh version with cottage cheese, a touch of crème fraîche, zesty lime juice, and aromatic herbs like garlic, shallot, and chives.

Cyril Lignac's Simple Fish and Chips Recipe

For 4 people you will need:

• 4 cod fillets
• 100g flour
• 15g baking powder
• 50g cornstarch
• 75g cottage cheese
• 1 egg
• 12 cl of water
• 3 tablespoons cottage cheese
• 2 spoonfuls of fresh cream
• 1 shallot
• 1 clove of garlic
• 1 lime
• A few sprigs of chives
• Grape seed oil

Preparation steps:

1. In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, cornstarch, cottage cheese, egg, and water to form a light, fluffy batter.
2. Coat the fish fillets in the batter on both sides.
3. In a saucepan, heat grapeseed oil to 180°C.
4. Fry the battered fish for 5 minutes until golden, turning once. Drain on absorbent paper to remove excess oil.
5. Finely chop the shallot, chives, and garlic. Set aside.
6. In a bowl, combine 3 tablespoons cottage cheese, 2 tablespoons crème fraîche, lime juice, chopped shallot, chives, and garlic for a fresh, creamy sauce that rivals tartar.
7. Serve the fish and chips with the sauce on the side. Enjoy!

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