Salt & Pepper Fish

Category, , DifficultyIntermediate

Discover the perfect balance of flavors in this Salt & Pepper Fish recipe, an intermediate level dish that serves 4 and is ready in just 20 minutes. Succulent cod fillets are marinated before being shallow-fried until crispy, golden brown. The dish is brought to life with a medley of garlic, chili, and ginger, for a delightful combination of spicy and tangy notes.

Yields4 Servings
Prep Time10 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time20 mins
Fish Marinade
 1 tbsp rice vinegar
 1 tbsp water
 1 tsp salt
 1 tsp black pepper
 1 egg
 6 tbsp cornstarch
Main Ingredients
 800 g cod filet sliced into bite size pieces
 2 tbsp garlic minced or 6 cloves
 1 red chili sliced
 2 tsp ginger minced
 ½ white onion chopped
 1 tsp cane sugar
 1 tbsp rice vinegar
 1 tbsp water
 salt and pepper to taste
Frying
  cup avocado oil for frying
1

Pat fish very dry and slice into bite size pieces. This step is very important.

2

In a mixing bowl, mix together your marinade ingredients. Pour over the fish, stir until coated with batter. Store in refrigerator.

3

Prepare Main ingredients.

4

In a pot with avocado oil set over high heat, shallow fry your battered fish until golden crispy brown, about 7 minutes. Remove fish from pot. Pour out the oil.

5

In the same pot set over medium heat, sauté ginger, garlic, red chili, white onion and sugar. Throw in battered fish. Pour water and vinegar over top. Fry for 1 minute and serve. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve and enjoy!

Substitues
6

Vinegar substitutes
1 part water 1 part vinegar
1 tbsp. rice vinegar + 1 tbsp. water
1 tbsp. Apple cider vinegar + 1tbsp. water

Wine substitute:
2 tbsp. Dry sherry wine
2 tbsp. White wine

7

Onion substitutes
1/2 white onion
2 green onion stalks

Serving Suggestions
8

Serve this mouthwatering fish dish with rice or roast potatoes and savor the explosion of flavors with every bite!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 bowl

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 237
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.2g4%
Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 97mg33%
Sodium 713mg30%
Potassium 693mg20%
Total Carbohydrate 18g6%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g3%
Sugars 1.8g
Protein 32.4g65%

Vitamin A 4.7%
Vitamin C 14%
Calcium 4.3%
Iron 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Ingredients

Fish Marinade
 1 tbsp rice vinegar
 1 tbsp water
 1 tsp salt
 1 tsp black pepper
 1 egg
 6 tbsp cornstarch
Main Ingredients
 800 g cod filet sliced into bite size pieces
 2 tbsp garlic minced or 6 cloves
 1 red chili sliced
 2 tsp ginger minced
 ½ white onion chopped
 1 tsp cane sugar
 1 tbsp rice vinegar
 1 tbsp water
 salt and pepper to taste
Frying
  cup avocado oil for frying

Directions

1

Pat fish very dry and slice into bite size pieces. This step is very important.

2

In a mixing bowl, mix together your marinade ingredients. Pour over the fish, stir until coated with batter. Store in refrigerator.

3

Prepare Main ingredients.

4

In a pot with avocado oil set over high heat, shallow fry your battered fish until golden crispy brown, about 7 minutes. Remove fish from pot. Pour out the oil.

5

In the same pot set over medium heat, sauté ginger, garlic, red chili, white onion and sugar. Throw in battered fish. Pour water and vinegar over top. Fry for 1 minute and serve. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve and enjoy!

Substitues
6

Vinegar substitutes
1 part water 1 part vinegar
1 tbsp. rice vinegar + 1 tbsp. water
1 tbsp. Apple cider vinegar + 1tbsp. water

Wine substitute:
2 tbsp. Dry sherry wine
2 tbsp. White wine

7

Onion substitutes
1/2 white onion
2 green onion stalks

Serving Suggestions
8

Serve this mouthwatering fish dish with rice or roast potatoes and savor the explosion of flavors with every bite!

Salt & Pepper Fish