Crispy Garlic Fish with Dipping Sauce
Whole crispy fish draped in golden garlic and soy-lime sauce—Vietnam's most crave-worthy seafood dinner. Ready in 20 minutes, no fussing required.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 52g
Ingredients
- 1 fish (1.5 lbs) whole sea bass or snapper, cleaned and scaled
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 whole (juiced) lime
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 stalks scallion, sliced thin
Instructions
- 1
Pat the fish dry inside and out. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- 2
Toss the fish in flour to coat all over, shaking off excess.
- 3
Heat 3 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Slide the fish in and fry 6 minutes per side without moving, until skin is deep golden and crispy.
- 4
Transfer fish to a plate. In the same skillet, cook garlic over medium for 45 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly.
- 5
Remove from heat. Stir in soy sauce, fish sauce, and lime juice.
- 6
Pour sauce over the fish. Scatter scallions on top and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet or larger
- paper towels
- shallow dish for flour
- tongs or fish spatula
- wooden spoon
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