Salt and Pepper Fish Recipe
Salt and pepper fish is an easy dish to make at home that's even tastier than take-out. Big chunks of white fish are fried to crispy perfection and served with aromatic green onions, garlic, and ginger. Dish it up with a side of rice for a simple yet flavorful meal that's ready in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Salt and Pepper Fish
- 1 ½ lb center-cut cod , see notes
- 1 cup high-heat cooking oil, see notes
- 8 green onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon finely minced ginger
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Fish Batter
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Cut the cod into bite-sized pieces and dry them well with paper towels.1 ½ lb center-cut cod
- Mix the batter ingredients in a large bowl then add the fish and mix well.2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 teaspoons black pepper, 1 teaspoon sea salt, 1 large egg, ⅓ cup cornstarch
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan with high sides. When the oil is hot, shallow-fry the fish in batches until it is golden brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes per batch. Remove the cooked fish from the pan and set it aside on a plate lined with paper towels.1 cup high-heat cooking oil
- Drain all but 2 tablespoons of oil from the pan. Add the green onions, garlic, ginger, and sugar and saute for about 1 minute.8 green onions, 4 cloves garlic, 1 tablespoon finely minced ginger, 1 teaspoon sugar
- Return the fish to the pan, sprinkle the rice vinegar over the top, and toss gently.1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Notes
Fish: This recipe works best with thicker pieces of white fish, like center-cut cod. Halibut is another great option.
Oil: One cup of oil sounds like a lot, but if you measure it after you finish cooking the fish, you'll be left with nearly ¾ of a cup. Using this amount of oil ensures that the fish gets nice and crispy.
Serving: 1 = ¼ of the recipe, Calories: 341kcal, Carbohydrates: 15g, Protein: 33g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 10g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 120mg, Sodium: 698mg, Potassium: 820mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 381IU, Vitamin C: 7mg, Calcium: 63mg, Iron: 1mg