VIETNAMESE CRISPY FISH

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Sweet and spicy, snapper holds up really well to this cooking, but feel free to use a fish of your liking. Also you can just use fillets instead of whole fish, but for wow factor whole fish is the way. Serve with rice.

Provided by Chef Lucky

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Vietnamese

Time 31m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (1 pound) whole red snapper
sea salt to taste
ΒΌ cup vegetable oil, divided
6 tomatoes, seeded and coarsely chopped
2 bird's eye chiles, seeded and finely sliced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
6 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce (nam pla)
1 tablespoon palm sugar
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Cut heads off each snapper and score skin on each side; sprinkle with sea salt.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add snapper and pan-fry until skin is brown and crispy and flesh flakes easily with a fork, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Place snapper on a serving platter and return skillet to stove top.
  • Cook remaining oil, tomatoes, chiles, and garlic over high heat in a skillet until tomatoes soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add water, fish sauce, and palm sugar; simmer until mixture is reduced slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in green onions, cilantro, and cornstarch; simmer until mixture is reduced to a sticky-sauce consistency, about 1 minute more. Pour sauce over fish to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 401.3 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 82.1 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 48.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 739.9 mg, Sugar 8.6 g

Farhan Ujan
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the fish always comes out crispy and delicious. I usually serve it with rice and vegetables.


Shola Mary
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This is the best Vietnamese crispy fish recipe I've ever tried. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Sherrie LaGalante
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The fish is always crispy and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Christy Robison
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This recipe is a keeper! The fish was crispy and flaky, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Amanda Mgiba
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I loved this recipe! The fish was so crispy and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Jocelyn Renfro
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the fish and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


alhas khan
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This is my go-to recipe for Vietnamese crispy fish. It's always a hit with my family and friends. The fish is always crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. The sauce is also very flavorful.


Kim Rorea
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I love this recipe! The fish is always crispy and the sauce is delicious. I usually serve it with rice and vegetables.


Shehzada Jgr
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This recipe is easy to follow and the fish turned out great. I used cod and it was cooked perfectly. The sauce was also very flavorful.


WeAre Family
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The fish is always crispy and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Kaylah Petion
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This recipe is a keeper! The fish was crispy and flaky, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Camara Riley-Israel
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I'm not a big fan of fish, but I loved this recipe! The fish was so crispy and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Sabin Shrestha
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the fish and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Amr Mousa
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This is my go-to recipe for Vietnamese crispy fish. It's always a hit with my family and friends. The fish is always crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. The sauce is also very flavorful.


Hridoy Monalisa
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the fish always comes out crispy and delicious. I usually serve it with rice and vegetables.


kineth fernando
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This recipe was easy to follow and the fish turned out amazing. I used tilapia and it was perfect. The sauce was also very good.


Serena Silo
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The fish was crispy and the sauce was delicious. My family loved it.


Mrs Waseem
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I have never had Vietnamese crispy fish before, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was delicious! The fish was crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. The sauce was also very flavorful.


2sk4u2
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This Vietnamese crispy fish was a delight! The flavors were amazing and the fish was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.