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Whole Fried Snapper Thai-Style

Crispy whole fried snapper with spicy Thai sauce

Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
35 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
hard
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Ingredients

  • 1 whole red snapper (2-3 lbs), cleaned and scaled
  • Vegetable oil for deep frying
  • 1/2 cup flour for dusting
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 Thai chilies, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp palm sugar
  • Fresh cilantro and Thai basil
  • Lime wedges
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Instructions

  1. 1

    Score fish on both sides with diagonal cuts

  2. 2

    Pat dry and dust lightly with flour

  3. 3

    Heat oil to 375°F in a large wok or pot

  4. 4

    Carefully lower fish into oil and fry for 6-7 minutes per side

  5. 5

    Fish should be crispy and golden

  6. 6

    Remove and drain on paper towels

  7. 7

    Make sauce: heat garlic and chilies, add fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar

  8. 8

    Place fish on serving platter and pour sauce over

  9. 9

    Garnish with herbs and serve with lime wedges

Cuisine: ThaiCooking Method: friedTags: thai, crispy, impressive