Wrap with Crispy Plaice

Wrap with Crispy Plaice is a fresh and light meal that works perfectly for a quick lunch. It combines breaded fish with crunchy vegetables inside a soft tortilla. This dish is easy to prepare and uses simple ingredients you can find in any local supermarket.
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What is good about wrap with crispy plaice

This Wrap with Crispy Plaice offers a satisfying texture because of the golden breadcrumbs on the fish. Plaice is a mild flatfish that stays juicy when fried quickly in a pan. You can easily adjust the toppings to suit your taste with different salads or sauces. It is a great way to eat more fish during the week without spending much time in the kitchen.

How to make wrap with crispy plaice

Step 1
Prepare the fish: Pat the plaice fillets dry with a paper towel and cut them into strips. Place the flour, beaten egg and breadcrumbs into three separate shallow bowls. Dip each fish strip into the flour, then the egg and finally the breadcrumbs until fully coated.
Step 2
Fry the plaice: Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the breaded fish strips for a few minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the fish from the pan and place it on a plate with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Step 3
Prepare the wraps: Warm the tortilla wraps slightly in a dry pan or microwave to make them easier to roll. Spread a spoonful of tartare sauce over the centre of each wrap. Add a layer of shredded lettuce and sliced tomato on top of the sauce.
Step 4
Assemble and serve: Place the fried fish strips from your Wrap with Crispy Plaice onto the bed of salad. Fold the sides of the tortilla in and roll it up tightly to secure the filling. Serve the wraps immediately while the fish is still hot and crunchy.

Extra tips for wrap with crispy plaice

To get the best result with your Wrap with Crispy Plaice, ensure the oil is hot before adding the fish to the pan. If the oil is not hot enough, the breadcrumbs will soak up too much fat and become greasy rather than crunchy. You can use panko breadcrumbs if you want an extra crisp texture on the flatfish. Adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice over the fish before rolling the wrap can brighten the flavours significantly.

Make sure to dry the fish thoroughly before coating it so the flour sticks properly to the surface. If you want a healthier version, you can bake the breaded fillets in the oven or use an until they are cooked. Using fresh, seasonal salad leaves will help keep the meal light and refreshing for a summer lunch. Using high quality vegetable oil will also result in a cleaner taste for the final Wrap with Crispy Plaice.

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Ingredients

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  • 200 grams plaice fillets
  • 1 large egg
  • 30 grams plain flour
  • 50 grams breadcrumbs
  • 2 large tortilla wraps
  • 50 grams shredded lettuce
  • 1 sliced tomato
  • 40 millilitres tartare sauce
  • 30 millilitres vegetable oil

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Nutrition information

NUTRITIONper serving
  • Energy:2573 kJ / 615 kcal
  • Fat:26 g
  • - of which saturates:4 g
  • Carbohydrates:64 g
  • - of which sugars:4 g
  • Protein:29 g
  • Fibre:3 g
  • Salt:940 mg

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To keep the Wrap with Crispy Plaice crunchy, serve it immediately after frying the fish. Placing the hot fish on paper towels before assembly helps remove excess oil. You can also place the lettuce between the warm fish and the wrap to act as a moisture barrier.
You can use frozen plaice fillets, but they must be completely thawed and patted dry first. Any extra moisture will prevent the breadcrumbs from sticking and becoming crisp. This ensures your Wrap with Crispy Plaice has the correct texture after frying.
Tartare sauce is a classic choice for breaded fish because of its creamy and tangy flavour. You could also try a simple garlic mayo or even a splash of sweet chilli sauce for something different. A little lemon juice squeezed over the fish also works very well in this dish.
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