Thai · Dinner
Crispy Fried Whole Fish (Low-Calorie)
A whole white fish fillet with scored skin is seasoned with turmeric and pepper, then shallow-fried until the skin crackles and flesh stays moist. Served with a tangy-spicy Thai dressing of lime juice, fish sauce, garlic and fresh chilli, finished with cilantro and scallion.
$7
15 minsPrep
12 minsCook
27 minsTotal
MediumLevel
Nutrition per serving
344Calories
36.5gProtein
14.6gFat
17.8gCarbs
8.4gSugar
1.3gFiber
1210mgSodium
88mgChol
2.1gSat Fat
610mgPotassium
45mgCalcium
1.6mgIron
2.1mcgVitamin B12
22mgVitamin C
gluten-free
protein-rich
low-carb
low-calorie
low-calorie
Instructions
1
Prep
Pat the fillet dry, score the skin diagonally three times, then season both sides with turmeric, salt and pepper. Let sit uncovered 10 minutes.
2
Fry
Heat vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Lay fillet skin-side down and fry 4 to 5 minutes until skin is deep golden and crisp.
3
Fry
Flip carefully with a spatula and fry the second side 3 to 4 minutes over medium heat until flesh turns opaque and flakes easily.
4
Build
Whisk together lime juice, fish sauce and honey in a small bowl until honey dissolves. Stir in minced garlic and thinly sliced chili.
5
Plate
Transfer fish to a plate, spoon the dressing over top, scatter chopped cilantro and sliced scallion across the fish, and serve immediately.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 13 oz371g white-fish fillet, skin on, scored diagonally
- 1 tsp1 tsp turmeric-ground
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp black-pepper
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp vegetable-oil
- 4 tbsp4 tbsp lime-juice
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp fish-sauce
- 2 tsp2 tsp honey
- 2 clove2 clove garlic
- 22 chili-fresh (red Thai chili)
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp cilantro
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp scallion
