Quinoa, Lime and Chili-Crumbed Snapper With Sweet Potato Wedges
Crispy quinoa-crusted snapper fillets served with spiced sweet potato wedges, fresh parsley, and zesty lime. This healthy and flavorful dish combines the crunch of quinoa flakes with the delicate fish and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
- •1 teaspoon ground cumin
- •2 teaspoons chili flakes
- •1 teaspoon sea salt
- •1½ pounds sweet potatoes
- •1 to taste black pepper
- •2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- •2 cups quinoa flakes
- •1 tablespoon lime zest
- •2 whole eggs
- •4 fillets snapper fillets
- •½ cup flat-leaf parsley
- •1 to serve mayonnaise and lime wedges
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Preheat oven to 425°F. Place the cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of the chili flakes and 1 teaspoon of the salt in a bowl and mix to combine. Place the sweet potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet and sprinkle with half the salt mixture, pepper and 1 tablespoon of the oil. Roast, turning halfway, for 20 minutes or until golden.
20 min
- 2.
Place the quinoa, lime zest, remaining chili flakes, salt and pepper in a bowl and mix to combine. Place the eggs in a bowl and whisk to combine.
5 min
- 3.
Heat the remaining oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Dip the fish into the egg and press into the quinoa mixture to coat. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden and cooked through. Serve the fish and potatoes with the remaining salt mixture, the parsley, mayonnaise and lime wedges.
10 min