Low Carb Fish and Chips

If you love fish and chips, especially on a Friday night. There's no reason why you should miss out just because you have diabetes.......so says fellow forum member Lisa on her Diabetic Alien Blog. I've used many of her words and pictures for this lovely low carb meal.  

As always, low carbing usually just means using alternative ingredients. So, instead of potatoes, use celeriac/celery root.

How to prepare - peel the skin with a knife (a peeler will peel it too thin) and cut off all the gnarly bits. Slice into chips and microwave for 4 minutes until just tender.

Spread the chips on baking paper and smear with butter or olive oil. Sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and salt. Bake until golden, then flip each chip over and sprinkle again and bake.



The fish Lisa used was barramundi, which she coated in coconut flour and shallow fried. To serve - sprinkle with lemon pepper, a lemon wedge and tartare sauce.  Celeriac contains only 3 grams of carbs per 100 grams. And no horrible stodgy feeling in the stomach after eating either.

What a fantastic recipe idea ....thanks Lisa

The Diabetic Alien Blog is here http://diabeticalien.blogspot.co.uk/

Happy Low Carb Eating Everyone  

All the best Jan

.....well I'm going to bump this post up !

If anyone is thinking about serving 'chips' during this week please keep in mind celeriac chips.

They are just so good

All the best Jan

Jan1 wrote:.....well I'm going to bump this post up !

If anyone is thinking about serving 'chips' during this week please keep in mind celeriac chips.

They are just so good

All the best Jan

Agreed! I sometimes just knock up some on their own simply seasoned with salt and some sour cream to dip them in as a snack. Just make sure you have a good,sharp knife for chopping the celeriac as it's harder to chop than potato but worth the effort.

Passed this to hub thanks he does celariac chips but a bit soggy he says he parboils them l think that may be the problem. He will have to go against all instincts and use the microwave.

Mud Island Dweller wrote:Passed this to hub thanks he does celariac chips but a bit soggy he says he parboils them l think that may be the problem. He will have to go against all instincts and use the microwave.

Will you or hub please give microwave a try and let us know what you think. Lisa the original recipe poster always microwaves first.

I also like roast celeriac as another option .....

All the best Jan

Long standing argument he doesnt even like it if l do him a hot milk as l microwave not pan heat it

i hate fish but that picture makes me wanna try it lol

It looks lovely but never tried celeriac. I guess you could use parsnip ? Love those.

Celeriac is one of the lowcarb mega stars. Much tastier than potatoes, lowcarb and unlike other root vegetables, which store a large amount of starch, celery root is only about 5-6% starch by weight. Collins Gem calorie counter states flesh only boiled 1.9 grams of carb per 100 grams.

Celeriac may be used raw or cooked. It has a tough, furrowed, outer surface which is usually sliced off before use because it is too rough to peel. Celeriac has a celery flavour, and is often used as a flavouring in soups and stews; it can also be used on its own, usually mashed, or used in casseroles, gratins and baked dishes. It can be roasted like a potato, giving it a crispy edge.

Celeriac is not available in some supermarkets. I get ours from Waitrose who sell two types ordinary and organic.

Celeriac Dauphinoise
1 celeriac
300ml double cream
100 grams mature cheddar cheese, grated (optional)
Dried mixed herbs, salt and pepper to taste.
Optional 2 cloves garlic

Cut the celeriac into quarters then peel. Slice the celeriac into 5 mm thick pieces. Place a layer in a baking dish and add some double cream and dried herbs, salt and pepper. Continue layering up. Place in a hot oven 200 centigrade and cook for 40-45 minutes. Remove from oven and add a layer of grated cheddar cheese (optional). Place back in oven and cook until cheese is golden brown. Serves 4

One of our favourite foods this dish goes with anything, meat, fish and even tastes great warmed up for breakfast with a couple of poached eggs and some mushrooms, or try with some kippers, great grub at anytime for sure and won’t raise BG.

Eddie

Cheers Eddie, I'll defy give it a try !

Celeriac makes brilliant roasties ,cut into chunks and roasted in the oven just like roasted potatoes I roast mine in coconut oil
CAROL

carty wrote:Celeriac makes brilliant roasties ,cut into chunks and roasted in the oven just like roasted potatoes I roast mine in coconut oil
  CAROL

Just love celeriac roasties .....just think before we discovered the huge benefits of eating LCHF celeriac wasn't even on the menu plan. It is also becoming much more widely available in the shops/supermarkets.

Jan

Jan1 wrote:

If you love fish and chips, especially on a Friday night. There's no reason why you should miss out just because you have diabetes.......so says fellow forum member Lisa on her Diabetic Alien Blog. I've used many of her words and pictures for this lovely low carb meal.  

As always, low carbing usually just means using alternative ingredients. So, instead of potatoes, use celeriac/celery root.

How to prepare - peel the skin with a knife (a peeler will peel it too thin) and cut off all the gnarly bits. Slice into chips and microwave for 4 minutes until just tender.

Spread the chips on baking paper and smear with butter or olive oil. Sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika and salt. Bake until golden, then flip each chip over and sprinkle again and bake.



The fish Lisa used was barramundi, which she coated in coconut flour and shallow fried. To serve - sprinkle with lemon pepper, a lemon wedge and tartare sauce.  Celeriac contains only 3 grams of carbs per 100 grams. And no horrible stodgy feeling in the stomach after eating either.

What a fantastic recipe idea ....thanks Lisa

The Diabetic Alien Blog is here http://diabeticalien.blogspot.co.uk/

Happy Low Carb Eating Everyone  

All the best Jan

Hey it's Friday tomorrow and many enjoy a fish dish.

How about this one - it's great low carb food.

All the best Jan

Looks proper tasty ! Thanks Jan !