Crispy Fish with Garlic Sauce

Crispy Fish with Garlic Sauce is a delightful Chinese dish featuring tender fish fillets coated in a crispy batter, drizzled with a fragrant garlic sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch, this dish combines savory flavors with a satisfying crunch.

Ingredients

• White fish fillets (e.g., cod or tilapia) - 300 grams
• All-purpose flour - 50 grams
• Cornstarch - 30 grams
• Egg - 1 large
• Cold water - 100 ml
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Vegetable oil (for frying) - 200 ml
• Garlic - 4 cloves (minced)
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Oyster sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Spring onions - 2 (chopped)
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. Rinse the fish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Cut them into bite-sized pieces.
2. In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. In another bowl, whisk the egg and cold water together.
3. Dip each piece of fish into the egg mixture, then coat it in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coverage.
4. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the coated fish pieces in batches and fry until golden and crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
5. In a separate pan, heat 1 tablespoon of the frying oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
6. Stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, and sesame oil. Let the sauce simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.
7. Add the crispy fish to the pan and gently toss to coat the fish in the garlic sauce.
8. Serve hot, garnished with chopped spring onions.

Nutrition

• Calories: 420
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 100 mg
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle growth and repair.
• Contains omega-3 fatty acids that are beneficial for heart health.

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