Crispy Fried Fish with Garlic & Vinegar
Whole fish or fillets fried golden and crispy, finished with a sharp garlic-vinegar sauce. Classic Filipino comfort that tastes restaurant-quality in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
- 1 lb whole fish (tilapia, bangus, or similar), cleaned and gutted, or 1 lb fish fillets
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup white vinegar
- ½ cup neutral cooking oil
- 2 tbsp scallions or fresh cilantro, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the fish dry with paper towels. Season inside and out with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Coat the fish lightly in flour, shaking off excess. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high.
- 3
Slide the fish into hot oil. Fry 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and flesh flakes easily.
- 4
Transfer fish to a plate. Pour off most of the oil, leaving about 1 tbsp in the pan.
- 5
Add minced garlic to the pan. Cook 30-45 seconds until fragrant, then add vinegar and a pinch of salt.
- 6
Pour the warm garlic-vinegar sauce over the fish. Garnish with scallions or cilantro if using. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- paper towels
- shallow dish or plate for flour
- tongs or fish spatula
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