This recipe for Low-Carb Oven Fried Fish Fillets makes tender fillets that are baked instead of fried. These delicious fillets can be part of a low-carb, keto, Atkins, LC/HF, diabetic, or Banting diet.
Robert Thompson's Plaice Viennoise is a simple grilled fish recipe where the plaice is coated in a rich tomato fondue and covered in a breadcrumb and Parmesan crust. As an alternative to battering plaice you could steam the fish, as Andrew MacKenzie does in his Plaice with ginger and soy recipe.
The fish is low in calories and high in protein which makes it a healthy choice as long as the cooking method doesn't require excessive amounts of oil (deep-frying, for example). When buying whole plaice, look for bright orange spots and clear eyes, as these are indications of freshness.
You could also try cooking a whole plaice for an impressive dinner for two – smother with butter and lemon juice and simply roast in the oven until a knife goes easily through the flesh to the bone. Place has a mild, sweet flavour that can be easily overpowered so it is best to keep garnishes simple.