Coating fish fillets in oats instead of plain breadcrumbs gives them a glorious crunch.
Preparation Time 30 - 60 minutes
Cooking Time 20 minutes
Ingredients (serves 4)
* 180g (2 cups) rolled oats
* 1/2 cup chopped fresh continental parsley
* 2 tbs finely grated lemon rind
* 75g (1/2 cup) plain flour
* 2 eggs, lightly whisked
* 4 (about 180g each) firm white fish fillets (such as perch)
* 2 Lebanese cucumbers
* 1 carrot, peeled, cut into matchsticks
* 65g (1 cup) bean sprouts, trimmed
* Extra light olive oil, to shallow-fry
* 120g baby Asian salad mix
* Tartare sauce, to serve
* Lemon wedges, to serve
Method
1. Combine the rolled oats, parsley and lemon rind on a large plate. Place the flour on a separate plate and season with salt and pepper. Place the egg in a bowl.
2. Coat the fish in the flour and shake off excess. Dip in the egg, then in the oat mixture, pressing firmly to coat. Transfer to a large plate and place in the fridge for 30 minutes to chill.
3. Meanwhile, use a vegetable peeler to slice the cucumbers lengthways into thin ribbons. Combine the cucumber, carrot and bean sprouts in a large bowl.
4. Heat enough oil in a large frying pan to come 1cm up the side of the pan. Heat over medium-high heat. Add half the fish and cook for 4-5 minutes each side or until the flesh flakes easily when tested with a fork. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel. Cover loosely with foil to keep warm. Repeat with remaining fish, reheating the oil between batches.
5. Divide the fish, Asian salad mix and cucumber mixture among serving plates. Serve with tartare sauce and lemon wedges.
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