Island Fried Fish Recipe

Name: Island Fried Fish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs white fish fillets; 1/2 cup soy sauce; 1/2 cup flour; 1/2 cup cornstarch; 1 cup milk; 1 egg; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper; 2 (20 ounce) cans pineapple chunks; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 cups cooking oil

Servings: persons

3 lbs white fish fillets
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 cup milk
1 egg
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
2 (20 ounce) cans pineapple chunks
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups cooking oil

1
Wash fish, pat dry.
2
Cut into 1 1/2 inch squares.
3
Marinate in soy sauce for 20-30 min, turning once or twice.
4
Combine.flour, 1/2 C cornstarch, milk, egg, baking powder and seasonings.
5
Pour pineapple into saucepan, Stir in sugar, Heat through.
6
Pour 1 1/2 inches oil in a heavy skillet.
7
Heat to 375*, Drain fish.
8
Dip quickly into batter, Drain.
9
Drop into hot oil.
10
Keep temprature of oil constant.
11
Cook for 1-2 min or until crisp.
12
Remove to a paper towel lined pan, Keep in warm oven.
13
Mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 1/4 C water, add to pineapple mixture, cook until thickened.
14
Arrange pineapple sauce on platter, Place fish on top carefully.

1439

kcal

Calories

125

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 lbs white fish fillets, 1/2 cup soy sauce, 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Island Fried Fish 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Island Fried Fish

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Variations & substitutions

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