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Alaska Pollock Frites & Trio of Toppings

Alaska Pollock Frites & Trio of Toppings
These pollock frites make perfect dipping fingers for the trio of sauces in this recipe. Bake the pollock frites for a healthier option.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5-10 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 3-4 oz pollock and 1-2 oz each topping per serving

Ingredients

  • Asian-style gremolata

  • 4 ounces Scallions, chopped
  • 2 ounces Jalapeno slices (red or green)
  • 2 ounces Garlic, sliced
  • 1 ounce Ginger, peeled and julienned
  • 1 ounce Cilantro leaves
  • ½ to 1 Tablespoon Sea salt
  • ½ to 1 Tablespoon Ground pepper mix (black, green, red, white)
  • As needed, Corn starch
  • As needed, Vegetable oil
  • Greek feta

  • 1-1/2 Cups Feta cheese, crumbled
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon zest
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon Oregano, dry
  • ½ teaspoon Thyme, dry
  • ½ teaspoon Dill, dry
  • ½ teaspoon Onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
  • ½ Cup Kalamata olives, drained, pitted and chopped
  • Fresh salsa

  • 2 each Firm tomatoes, seeded and diced
  • 1/3 Cup Cilantro, fresh, chopped
  • 2 to 3 Tablespoons Onion, finely chopped
  • 1 to 2 Tablespoons Jalapeno (or serrano), minced
  • 1 Tablespoon Lime juice, fresh
  • ½ teaspoon Sea salt
  • Pollock

  • 3 to 4 lbs. Alaska pollock fillets, cut into 1 to 1-1/2 oz. “frite” shapes
  • To taste, Sea salt and Pepper
  • As needed, Cornstarch
  • As needed, Cooking oil
  • 12 Tablespoons Lime ponzu

Instructions

  1. Step 1 Prepare gremolata

    Dredge gremolata ingredients, except cilantro, salt and pepper, in cornstarch.  Fry in hot (375°F) oil for one minute until garlic is golden brown.  When cool, toss with cilantro and salt and pepper to taste; reserve.

  2. Step 2 Prepare salsa

    Combine all ingredients.  Cover and refrigerate until serving.

  3. Step 3 Prepare feta

    Combine all ingredients.  Cover and refrigerate until serving.

  4. Step 4 Prepare pollock

    Heat oil in a fryer to 375F.  Season Alaska pollock with salt and pepper to taste; dredge in cornstarch.  Fry pollock 2 to 3 minutes, until fully cooked throughout.  Place pollock frites in a parchment-lined cup or French fry basket.  Drizzle with lime ponzu.  Serve with gremolata or the trio of toppings.