Red tilapia is commonly used in dishes due to its fresh and delicious meat, which is also easy to purchase. Today, TasteVN will share with you 3 recipes for crispy fried red tilapia with orange sauce and mushroom sauce that are flavorful and rich. Let’s get cooking right away with this fried dish!
1. Red tilapia with orange sauce
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Preparation time
1 hour
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Red tilapia with orange sauce For 3 people
Red tilapia 500 gr Orange 2 pieces Chili 2 pieces Garlic 1 bulb Cornstarch 3 tablespoons Seasoning 10 gr (sugar/fish sauce/salt/pepper/oil/vinegar/seasoning powder)
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How to Make Red Snapper with Orange Sauce
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Prepare and Marinate the Fish
Clean the fish by removing scales and gutting it. Place the fish in a bowl and wash it with a little vinegar and salt, using a knife to scrape off the slime to keep the fish clean and odor-free.
Then rinse thoroughly with water and let it drain, making a few shallow cuts on the fish’s body for better seasoning.
Season both sides of the fish with 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, sprinkling it thinly and evenly over the fish. Marinate the fish for about 15 – 20 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Coat both sides of the fish with a thin layer of cornstarch to fry the fish crispy and delicious.
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Fry the Fish
Heat a pan on the stove, turn the heat moderate, pour oil into the pan to fry the fish until crispy and delicious.
Wait until the oil is gently bubbling, then add the fish and fry until golden brown on both sides. Once the fish is cooked, remove it and let it drain.
Tips for Frying Fish Crispy and Delicious, Without Oil Splatter:
- Ensure the fish is very dry before frying because if it is still wet, it will splatter oil and stick to the pan.
- When frying fish, first heat the pan before adding the cooking oil, wait for the oil to bubble gently before frying. Otherwise, the fish will stick to the pan. Do not fry with oil that is too hot and smoking, as the fish will burn quickly while remaining raw inside.
- The oil should cover about 1/3 or 1/2 of the fish, fry over medium-low heat to ensure the fish cooks evenly.
- When frying, let one side of the fish turn completely golden before flipping it to fry the other side; flipping too early can cause the fish to break apart, and drizzle oil over the fish while frying to achieve a golden and delicious finish.
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Making orange sauce
Cut the orange and squeeze the juice into a bowl. Clean the garlic and chili, mince them.
Mix the orange sauce with: 2 tablespoons of sugar, 3 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of chili sauce, 1 tablespoon of ketchup. Stir well until the sauce mixture is combined.
Heat a pan on the stove, add about 1 – 2 tablespoons of cooking oil, turn on medium heat until the oil is shimmering, then add the garlic and chili to sauté until fragrant.
Next, pour the orange sauce into the pan and bring it to a boil. Mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water, stir until dissolved, then add to the sauce. Cook and stir continuously until the sauce thickens, then turn off the heat.
Tip: Depending on your family’s taste, you can adjust the amount of orange juice accordingly. You can peel the orange before squeezing to avoid bitterness.
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Completion
Take the plate of fish out, drizzle the sauce on top and enjoy, or you can also add the fried fish into the sauce pan and turn the fish evenly to soak in the sauce.
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Final Product
Delicious and rich red tilapia in orange sauce, with sweet and tasty fish, tangy and spicy orange sauce that sounds really tempting, doesn’t it? You can serve it with some fresh vegetables and sweet and sour fish sauce to make the dish perfect!
2. Fried Red Tilapia in Mushroom Sauce
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Fried Red Tilapia in Mushroom Sauce For 2 people
Red tilapia 350 gr (1 fish) Dried shiitake mushrooms 3 pieces Fresh shiitake mushrooms 5 pieces Enoki mushrooms 1 bunch Green bell pepper 100 gr Red bell pepper 100 gr Bird’s eye chili 2 pieces Minced garlic 1/2 tablespoon Minced shallots 1/2 tablespoon Minced ginger 1/2 tablespoon Sesame oil 1 tablespoon Soy sauce 1/2 tablespoon Tempura flour 200 gr Cooking oil 400 ml Tapioca starch 1 tablespoon Common seasonings a little ( salt/ seasoning powder/ sugar)
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to buy good shiitake mushrooms
Dry shiitake mushrooms
- Quality dry shiitake mushrooms will have a natural bright brown color, with the cap and stem intact and tightly connected.
- When held, they should feel dry and light, with a faint characteristic aroma of mushrooms when brought close to the nose.
- Avoid choosing shiitake mushrooms that have a strange odor, show signs of mold, or have unusual spots on the surface.
Fresh shiitake mushrooms
- When buying fresh shiitake mushrooms, choose those that look like an umbrella and are not bruised.
- Select mushrooms of moderate size, with short stems, a tightly curved cap, and a slightly yellow-brown color.
- Limit the selection of mushrooms with dark brown caps as they may be poisonous.
How to buy good enoki mushrooms
- Enoki mushrooms are usually pre-packaged, so you need to carefully check the expiration date on the packaging, as well as the origin of production.
- Fresh enoki mushrooms will resemble bean sprouts, with a white and shiny appearance. The stems should not be slimy or turn brown and should not be crushed. The base of the mushroom should be very firm, not mushy or separating.
How to buy good bell peppers
- Choose bell peppers with a base divided into 3 sections; these peppers will be tastier, crunchier, and have a richer flavor when stir-fried compared to other types of bell peppers.
- It’s best to choose those with a smooth, shiny, and firm surface, still with their stem attached, as these are fresh, recently harvested fruits.
- Select bright-colored fruits that are not too light in weight, as these will be fresh and rich in nutrients.
- Avoid fruits that are bruised, waterlogged, wrinkled, or have wilted stems.
How to prepare Fried Red Tilapia with Mushroom Sauce
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Prepare the fish
You buy cleaned red tilapia at the market (gut and gills have been removed). At home, rub a little coarse salt on the fish to eliminate the fishy smell and slime.
Wash the fish several times with water to make it clean! Then crush 2 bird’s eye chilies and put them into the fish’s belly.
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Fry the fish
You make cross cuts on the fish’s body. Then you put 200g of crispy flour on a plate, coat the fish with a layer of crispy flour.
Tip: To ensure the fish absorbs the crispy flour and fries crispier, you should make cross cuts on the fish’s body!Next, heat a pan and add 400ml of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add the coated red tilapia and fry over medium heat for about 4 – 5 minutes until golden brown, then fry the other side. Once the fish is evenly golden, remove it and place it on paper towels to absorb the oil.
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Prepare mushrooms and vegetables
Wash the green and red bell peppers, then dice them.
Fresh shiitake mushrooms, washed clean, cut off the stems, and then diced. Dried shiitake mushrooms soak in cold water for about 30 minutes to soften, then wash clean and dice.
Correctly preparing dried shiitake mushrooms:- Blanch the mushrooms in boiling water for about 3 minutes to remove dirt, then drain.
- Soak the mushrooms in warm water for about 1 – 2 minutes. Then, rinse with cold water and cut off the mushroom stems for cleaning.
- Use rice washing water to reduce the strong smell of the mushrooms and help retain their characteristic flavor.
- After removing the dirt, soak the mushrooms in diluted salt water for 2 minutes, then rinse with water.
Finally, cut off the roots of the enoki mushrooms, wash them clean, and cut them into pieces about 1/2 finger length.
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Making mushroom sauce
Heat the pan, then add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1/2 tablespoon of minced shallots, and 1/2 tablespoon of minced ginger to sauté until fragrant.
Next, gradually add the prepared ingredients such as dried shiitake mushrooms, fresh shiitake mushrooms, green and red bell peppers, and finally enoki mushrooms, and stir-fry evenly.
Then, add 1/2 teaspoon of monosodium glutamate, 1/2 teaspoon of seasoning powder, 1/3 tablespoon of sugar, 1/2 tablespoon of soy sauce, and half a cup of water, and stir-fry for an additional 2 – 3 minutes.
Finally, dissolve 1 tablespoon of tapioca starch in water and pour it into the sauce pan, mix well, add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, and turn off the heat!
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Completion
Place the mushroom sauce on a plate, then put the crispy fried red tilapia on top to finish!
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Final Product
Let’s enjoy the delicious fried red tilapia with mushroom sauce. The fish is crispy and served with sweet mushroom sauce, tender shiitake mushrooms, and crunchy bell peppers.
The dish is not only visually appealing but also packed with nutritional value, and your family will surely compliment you on it!
3. Orange Sauce Red Tilapia (Recipe shared from Tiktok with TasteVN)
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Orange Sauce Red Tilapia (Recipe shared from Tiktok with TasteVN) Serves 1 – 2 people
Red Tilapia 1 fish Crispy flour 2 tablespoons Sugar 3 tablespoons Oyster sauce 2 tablespoons Orange 1 fruit Minced garlic a little
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How to prepare Red Tilapia with Orange Sauce (Recipe shared from Tiktok to cook with TasteVN)
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Prepare the ingredients
Wash the red tilapia you bought, clean the fish’s intestines, scales, and fins. Then, use a knife to fillet the fish, removing the bones and keeping only the flesh. Once you have filleted all the fish, cut the fish into bite-sized pieces.
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Fry the fish
After the fish has been prepared, place it in a bowl and add 2 tablespoons of crispy frying powder, then stir well to coat the fish evenly.
In the meantime, prepare a pan with oil and wait for the oil to heat up before adding the fish to fry until golden and crispy. Once the fish is cooked, remove it and let it drain the oil.
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Make the sauce
You prepare another pan, add a little cooking oil and minced garlic to sauté until fragrant, then add 3 tablespoons of sugar, 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce, and the juice of 1 orange. After that, stir well and cook until the sauce thickens; you can also adjust the seasoning to your taste.
Once the sauce is done, you can turn off the heat and add the fried fish, stirring well to soak the sauce. Alternatively, you can place the fish on a plate and drizzle the sauce over it.
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Final Product
The red tilapia with orange sauce after cooking has a rich and fragrant orange sauce, with crispy golden fish meat served with a tangy and salty sauce that is very appetizing. You can enjoy this dish with white rice and fresh vegetables to enhance the flavor of the meal.
Tips for choosing fresh and delicious red tilapia
- Choose red tilapia that is still fresh, with clear eyes, shiny skin, pink gills, firm scales, and if dropped in water it does not float, the fish is still fresh.
- If the slimy layer on the fish turns sticky, the eyes are sunken and cloudy, the scales easily come off, the gills are white or dark, and the flesh is soft and not elastic, floating on the water’s surface. That is a characteristic of spoiled fish, which should not be purchased.
How to clean fish to remove slime and fishy smell
- Use salt or rice washing water: After cleaning the fish, you can rub it with salt or soak it in rice washing water for about 15 minutes to eliminate the fishy smell.
- Use lemon and vinegar: You can dilute vinegar with cold water or lemon with cold water, soak for about 5 minutes to quickly remove the fishy smell. This method is very useful for smooth-skinned fish.
- Use white wine: Use diluted white wine, marinate the fish for about 2 minutes, then dry it, the fish will lose its fishy smell. Additionally, when preparing steamed fish, you can add a little white wine to the steaming water, the aroma of the wine will make the fishy smell disappear.
- Use spices: Use spices such as pepper, onion, chili, ginger, celery,… to reduce the fishy smell. If you don’t mind the smell of Vietnamese coriander, you can rub it with the fish to remove the fishy smell!
Tips for using and storing leftover cooking oil
- Cooking oil should be stored in clean plastic or glass containers, absolutely do not pour it back into the bottle of oil that is currently in use.
- Let the cooking oil cool down completely. Place a strainer over a glass bowl. You can additionally line it with a paper towel to ensure there are no leftover residues, helping to clean the oil and make it safer for the next use.
- Wait for the oil to filter cleanly; if you’re meticulous, you can filter it multiple times before pouring the oil into a jar, sealing it tightly, and placing it in a cool place.
- Filtered leftover cooking oil has excellent bleaching properties. Any rust stain, just pour this oil on it and gently scrub with a piece of aluminum foil to make it shine. For light stains, simply wipe with a paper towel to clean. After cleaning, cover the oil, store it away for later use.
So you now have 2 ways to make crispy red tilapia with orange sauce and mushroom sauce that are delicious and easy to make, right? Wishing you success!
*Source for images and recipes from the YouTube channel Wife’s Kitchen and Delicious Dishes Every Day
