Ingredients

600g small new potatoes

2 red peppers, cut into chunky pieces

1 tbsp red wine vinegar

Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil

4 large pieces tilapia or cod

Green salad, to serve

6 hot pickled peppers (such as Peppadew)

1 tsp chilli flakes

2 garlic cloves

Juice and zest of 1 lemon

1 tbsp red wine vinegar

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 tbsp smoked paprika

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 220°C (200°C fan)/gas mark 7. Boil the new potatoes in salted water until they are tender when pierced with a knife, then drain well.

Step 2: Spread the boiled potatoes on a large baking tray and gently crush them with the back of a spatula to create a rough texture. Add the cut red peppers, drizzle with 1 tablespoon of red wine vinegar and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, then season with salt and pepper.

Step 3: Roast the potatoes and peppers in the oven for 25 minutes until golden and crisp on the edges.

Step 4: While the potatoes are roasting, prepare the piri-piri sauce. In a food processor, combine the hot pickled peppers, chilli flakes, garlic cloves, lemon juice and zest, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, smoked paprika, and a pinch of salt. Purée until smooth.

Step 5: Place the tilapia or cod pieces on a separate baking tray. Spoon some of the piri-piri sauce over the fish and season lightly with salt and pepper.

Step 6: Bake the fish in the oven alongside the potatoes for the last 10 minutes of their cooking time, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.

Step 7: Serve the baked fish and crushed potatoes with the remaining piri-piri sauce and a fresh green salad on the side.

Tips & Variations

Use cod as an alternative to tilapia for a firmer texture and slightly different flavor.

Adjust the heat of the piri-piri sauce by adding more or fewer pickled hot peppers according to your spice preference.

For extra flavor, toss the crushed potatoes with fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro after roasting.

FAQs

Can I use frozen fish instead of fresh?

Yes, frozen fish fillets can be used. Just make sure to thaw them completely and pat dry before baking to ensure even cooking and better texture.

How spicy is this piri-piri sauce?

The sauce has a moderate heat level thanks to the pickled hot peppers and chilli flakes, but you can easily adjust the spice by using more or fewer peppers to suit your taste.