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Chef John’s Crispy Fried Fish 2 Ways

Chef John’s Crispy Fried Fish 2 Ways

Chef John Zhang

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Crispy Fish Fillet in Lemon Sauce

This easy fried fish recipe is from Chef John. The lemon sauce is the perfect compliment and great for dipping. You can choose a variety of fish such as flounder, cod, trout, snapper, etc.

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Recipe

PRE TIME: 10 min

COOKING TIME: 10 min

TOTAL TIME: 20 min

2 SERVING

Ingredients:

12 oz Rex Sole fish
2 cup Corn Starch
3 count Egg Yolk, Beaten
2 cup Bread Crumb
1 tsp Salt
1 pinch Black Pepper Pinch
0.25 cup Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice
1 cup Water
1 count Lemon, Cut Into 6 Wedges,
0.5 tbsp Sugar
1 tsp Salt
1 tbsp Custard Powder

Directions:

Step 1

Step 1

1

Cut fish into 2-3 inch pieces, sprinkle salt and pepper over fish.

Step 2

Step 2

2

Coat fish with Cornstarch, egg and bread crumb.

Step 3

Step 3

3

In a large skillet heat oil to 150-180 °C / 300-350 °F. Fry fish until golden in both sizes. Turn over fish pieces occasionally.

Step 4

Step 4

4

Making sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, combine all ingredients for sauce, stir and simmer for 5 minute. Add flour or starch to thicken.

Step 5

Step 5

5

Enjoy!