Red-Fried Fish Recipe

Name: Red-Fried Fish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: Corn, grape seed or other neutral oil for deep-frying; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste; 1 teaspoon mild paprika; Salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 cup flour; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 pound thin fillets of a white fish like flounder or fluke, in 4-inch strips about 1 inch wide (almost like fish fingers); 1 lime, cut into wedges

Servings: persons

Corn, grape seed or other neutral oil for deep-frying
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
1 teaspoon mild paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup flour
1 egg
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 pound thin fillets of a white fish like flounder or fluke, in 4-inch strips about 1 inch wide (almost like fish fingers)
1 lime, cut into wedges

1
Put at least 1/2 inch oil in cast-iron skillet.
2
Over medium-high heat, bring oil to 350 degrees.
3
(A drop of batter will sizzle energetically but not violently at this temperature.)
4
Meanwhile combine ginger, cayenne, paprika, salt, pepper and flour in a bowl.
5
Beat egg with lime juice and about 1/4 cup cold water; stir into mixture, and stir in as much water as necessary to achieve consistency of pancake batter.
6
Stir in fish.
7
When oil is heated, gently slide a few pieces of fish into it; do not crowd.
8
Fry, turning once, until fish is crisp and golden brown all over, about 5 minutes.
9
Repeat with rest of fish as necessary.
10
Drain on paper towels, and serve immediately with lime wedges.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Corn, grape seed or other neutral oil for deep-frying, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste, 1 teaspoon mild paprika, and more.

Yes, Red-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.

Red-Fried Fish

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