Fried Whole Red Snapper with Spicy Chile Sauce Recipe

Name: Fried Whole Red Snapper with Spicy Chile Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 ounces fish sauce; 6 ounces water; 1 tablespoons chile garlic sauce; 2 limes, juiced; 2 ounces sugar; 1 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of water; 2 tablespoons chopped scallion; 2 cups vegetable oil; 1 whole red snapper (about 1 1/2 pounds), scaled, eviscerated, and fins removed; Salt and pepper; Flour; Serving suggestion: Steamed rice

Servings: persons

3 ounces fish sauce
6 ounces water
1 tablespoons chile garlic sauce
2 limes, juiced
2 ounces sugar
1 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons of water
2 tablespoons chopped scallion
2 cups vegetable oil
1 whole red snapper (about 1 1/2 pounds), scaled, eviscerated, and fins removed
Salt and pepper
Flour
Serving suggestion: Steamed rice

1
Mix the fish sauce, water, chile garlic sauce, the lime juice, and sugar together in a small pan and bring to a boil.
2
Fill a large heavy saute pan with 1-inch of oil and heat for 5 minutes until hot, but not smoking.
3
Make 2 diagonal cuts on each side of the fish for ease of cooking.
4
Salt, pepper, and flour both sides of the fish.
5
Fish should be dry, as to not splatter oil when frying.
6
Lower fish into oil, the oil should bubble vigorously.
7
Cook 4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
8
Check cuts on fish for doneness.
9
When fish is almost cooked, heat up sauce and stir in cornstarch mixture while sauce is boiling.
10
Sauce should be slightly thick, but not lumpy.
11
Remove fish from oil and slightly dry with paper towels.
12
Add scallions to the sauce and pour over fish to cover.
13
Serve with steamed rice.
14
This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
15
The FN chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.

1151

kcal

Calories

120

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 ounces fish sauce, 6 ounces water, 1 tablespoons chile garlic sauce, 2 limes, juiced, and more.

Yes, Fried Whole Red Snapper with Spicy Chile Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fried Whole Red Snapper with Spicy Chile Sauce

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