🐟 Cajun Cod with Garlic Green Beans & Crispy Homemade Chips

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A spicy, flavourful Cajun-baked cod served with garlicky green beans and crispy homemade chips. This meal strikes the perfect balance of protein, fibre, and crunch—ideal for a light but satisfying high-protein dinner.

⏰ Total Time: ~35 mins (10 mins prep time, 25 mins cook time)

💰 Total cost (2 servings) ≈ £6.20

🍽️ Cost per serving ≈ £3.10

This is an approximate calculation, but it should give you a good idea of the cost of making these 2 servings. The cost per meal comes down significantly when buying ingredients in larger quantities, especially for pantry staples like olive oil, spices, and seasonings.

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Ingredients (2 servings)

For the Honey BBQ Chicken

🐟 For the Cajun Cod

• 150g cod fillets (2 fillets)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp garlic granules
• ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (adjust for spice preference)
• 1 tsp Cajun seasoning
• ½ lemon
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)

🍟 For the Crispy Homemade Chips

• 2 medium potatoes (Maris Piper or Russet)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp Cajun seasoning

🥦 For the Garlic Green Beans

• 200g green beans (trimmed)
• 2 garlic cloves (finely minced)
• 1 tsp olive oil
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ lemon (juiced)

Instructions

1. 🔪 Prep the Food

• Prepare the potatoes: Slice into thin chips or wedges. Soak in cold water for 10 minutes to remove excess starch, then drain and pat dry.

• Marinate the cod: Pat cod fillets dry with a paper towel. Coat with olive oil, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic granules, cayenne, and Cajun seasoning. Rub everything in evenly.

• Prep the green beans: Trim the ends and finely mince the garlic.

2. 🥔 Cook the Crispy Chips

• Preheat the air fryer to 200°C (390°F).
• Toss dried potato slices with olive oil, salt, smoked paprika, and Cajun seasoning.
• Spread evenly in the air fryer basket and cook for 20-25 minutes, shaking halfway until golden and crispy.

3. 🐟 Bake the Cajun Cod

• Preheat the air fryer to 195°C (385°F).
• Place cod fillets in the air fryer basket and cook for 10-12 minutes, until flaky and cooked through (internal temp: ~60°C).
• Optional: For a crispy top, increase the temperature to 200°C for the final 1-2 minutes.

4. 🥦 Make the Garlic Green Beans

• Bring a pan of salted water to a boil and blanch green beans for 4 minutes.
• Drain and immediately transfer to a hot pan with olive oil and minced garlic. Sauté for 1-2 minutes.
• Add lemon juice and black pepper, tossing everything together.

5. 🍽️ Serve & Enjoy

• Plate up the crispy chips, flaky Cajun cod, and garlicky green beans.
• Garnish with fresh parsley and a wedge of lemon.
• Dig in and enjoy the bold, spicy flavours with crispy, golden chips!

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Health Benefits of the Dish

💡 Tips & Variations

🔥 Extra Crispy Chips? – Double-bake the chips: roast for 20 minutes, let them rest for 5 minutes, then bake again for another 10 minutes.

🌶️ Spicy Kick? – Add extra cayenne pepper or a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the cod seasoning.

🍋 Zesty Twist? – Finish the fish with a drizzle of lemon zest and a touch of honey for balance.

🥬 Low-Carb Alternative? – Swap chips for roasted cauliflower or serve with a simple side salad.

🧄 Garlic Lovers? – Roast some whole garlic cloves alongside the chips for extra flavour.

🔥 Smoky Variation? – Try chipotle powder instead of cayenne pepper for a deep, smoky taste.

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