Fried red tilapia is a fried dish with an incredibly appealing flavor, and the method is simple enough for anyone to make right at home. In this article, let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen and learn 3 ways to make crispy fried red tilapia that are extremely delicious!
1. Crispy Fried Red Tilapia
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Preparation
20 minutes
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Cooking
25 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Crispy Fried Red Tilapia Serves 2 people
Fillet fish 500 grams (red tilapia, boned) Chicken egg 1 piece Crispy batter mix 250 gr (or type 11 flour/type 13 flour) Breadcrumbs 1 package Fresh beer a little (or filtered water) White wine 1 tablespoon (to eliminate fishy smell) Vegetable seasoning 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1/2 teaspoon Pepper 1/2 teaspoon Cooking oil a little
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How to Prepare Fried Red Tilapia
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Prepare and Marinate the Fish
First, clean the fish, remove any remaining bones if any, and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Then, rinse the fish meat thoroughly and pat it dry with a paper towel.
Next, place in a bowl: the fish meat, 1 tablespoon of rice wine, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of vegetable seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper, and mix well. Marinate the fish for 10 – 15 minutes to absorb the spices.
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Make the Wet Batter
Next, take a new bowl and add: 250g of crispy frying flour, 1 beaten egg, and a little fresh beer. Gradually add the beer while stirring until you create a smooth batter mixture as shown (not too thick and not too thin).
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Fried Fish
You place the pan on the stove, then add enough oil to deep fry the fish and heat it up. You can test the oil temperature by dipping the tip of a chopstick in; if you see small bubbles forming, it’s ready.
At this point, you coat the pieces of fish evenly with wet batter, then with breadcrumbs before placing them in the pan. Deep fry the fish on medium heat until all sides are golden brown and cooked through.
Finally, you remove the fish and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb the oil.
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Final Product
The fried red tilapia has a crispy golden crust, with a rich and fragrant taste, and the fish meat is tender and juicy. When served, it pairs wonderfully with fresh lettuce and spicy chili sauce for an incredible flavor.
2. Fried red tilapia with vegetable sauce
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Preparation
35 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Fried red tilapia with vegetable sauce For 2 people
Red tilapia 700 gr Pineapple 50 gr Green bell pepper 40 gr Tomato 1 piece Minced garlic 5 gr Oyster sauce 5 ml Soy sauce 5 ml Plum sauce 1 tablespoon Cornstarch 1 tablespoon Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Chicken broth 40 ml Thai basil 30 gr Sugar A little
How to choose fresh, delicious ingredients
How to choose fresh, delicious tomatoes
- You should choose tomatoes with smooth, shiny skin, plump and juicy with a bright red color, and the stem still green.
- Avoid choosing fruits that are bruised or have small black spots, or have uneven colors of both green and red.
- If they feel too soft or too hard when touched, or if juice flows out, it’s best not to buy them as they may be spoiled.
How to choose good bell peppers
- When buying bell peppers, you should choose those with a shiny, thick, smooth skin and still have the stem attached. You should buy the heavier ones with bright colors, as these are fresh, delicious, and nutritious bell peppers.
- You should not choose bell peppers that are soft and mushy, feel flimsy, or have blemishes and cracks on the skin, as these are spoiled, damaged, and lack nutrients.
- For this dish, you should choose male bell peppers (those with a tail that divides into three parts), which will help the dish taste better and prevent the peppers from becoming mushy when grilled.
- Additionally, you should only buy bell peppers from reputable food stores and large supermarkets to ensure the products have been quality tested and have a clear origin.
How to choose good pineapples
- Color: You should choose fruits that are bright yellow from the crown to the base, there may be a few eyes that are slightly green but they still retain a certain sweetness.
- Shape: Round and short pineapples will have more flesh compared to the long ones.
- Pineapple eyes: Choose fruits with large, sparse eyes as this indicates that the pineapple is mature and naturally ripe, not treated with chemicals.
- Aroma: You can try smelling the end of the fruit; if it has a fragrant smell, you should buy it. Also, avoid fruits that have a slightly sour smell like fermentation, as those pineapples are overripe.
- Top of the pineapple: The greener the top, the fresher the pineapple. Overripe pineapples will have a dry or brownish top.
- Touch: Fresh, good pineapples should not be too hard or too soft; when you press your finger into them, it should not feel indented.
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How to cook Fried Red Snapper with Vegetable Sauce
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Prepare the fish
Buy red snapper, gut the fish to remove all the internal organs and then wash it thoroughly with water.
Then add vinegar and a little salt to rub on the fish to remove the fishy smell, then use a knife to scrape off the slime, rinse again with water to clean, and use a knife to make diagonal cuts on both sides of the fish to help it absorb the seasoning better when marinating and taste better when frying.
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Prepare other ingredients
Dice the bell peppers, tomatoes, and pineapple into small cubes.
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Fry the fish
Heat a pan with enough oil, gently drop the fish into the hot oil and fry until the fish is golden brown on both sides, then remove to a plate to drain the oil.
Tip:
- Make sure to fill the oil 3/4 of the fish for frying; using too little oil will not make the fish crispy.
- When the oil is just starting to bubble, gently drop the fish in; if you pour the fish in all at once, it will cause the oil to overflow, which can be dangerous for you.
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Making vegetable sauce
Heat a pan on the stove and add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. When the oil is hot, add garlic and sauté until golden and fragrant, then add bell peppers, pineapple, and tomatoes, stir-frying evenly. Season with 5ml oyster sauce, 5ml soy sauce, 5gr sugar, and 1 tablespoon of plum sauce, then stir-fry over medium heat for about 2 – 3 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Add 40ml of chicken broth to the pan, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and add it to the pan to thicken for about 1 minute before turning off the heat. Plate the dish and place the fried fish on top.
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Final product
Fried red tilapia with vegetable sauce features a crispy fish skin, highlighted by a rich vegetable sauce that makes the family’s meal more appealing!
3. Fried red tilapia
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Preparation
45 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Fried Red Tilapia Serves 4
Red tilapia 1 fish Fried flour 150 gr (1 package) Lettuce A little Chicken eggs 2 eggs Fresh vermicelli A little Garlic powder 1 teaspoon Yellow mustard 3 teaspoons Mayonnaise 3 teaspoons Common seasoning A little (seasoning/pepper/sugar/salt)
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How to Cook Fried Red Tilapia
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Prepare and Marinate the Fish
First, clean the red tilapia and rinse it with diluted salt water and clean water to eliminate the fishy smell.
Next, place the fish on a cutting board and use a knife to fillet the fish into 4 parts including the head, the backbone, and 2 pieces of meat. Then, cut the fillet into bite-sized cubes.
After that, put the cut fish into a large bowl and season with 1 teaspoon of seasoning, 1 teaspoon of pepper, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.
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Fry the fish
You crack 2 eggs into a bowl and beat them well. Then, you place a pan on the stove and add cooking oil.
Next, you coat the marinated fish pieces with a layer of egg – a layer of crispy flour and then fry them in hot oil.
Note that you should fry as you coat, including the head and bones of the fish, which should also be coated and fried. Once the fish turns golden, you take it out and let it drain on a plate.
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Make the sauce
To make the sauce, you add 3 teaspoons of yellow mustard, 2 teaspoons of sugar, 3 teaspoons of mayonnaise, and half a teaspoon of salt into a bowl.
Then, you whisk the mixture until the ingredients are well combined.
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Decoration
To decorate the dish, take a plate and place a layer of lettuce underneath, then place the fish head and fish bones on top, followed by arranging the fish pieces last. Drizzle the prepared mustard sauce over the surface of the dish to complete it.
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Final Product
The perfectly fried red tilapia dish is a combination of the crispiness of the batter, the soft and chewy texture of the fish, and the aroma of the sauce. You can enjoy this dish with rice paper and noodles.
What are you waiting for? Try this delicious dish now!
How to Choose Fresh Red Tilapia
- To ensure the dish is delicious, you need to choose fresh red tilapia with clear eyes, a slimy feel when held, pink gills, firm scales, and if dropped into water, it should not float, indicating it is still fresh.
- If the slime layer on the fish turns sticky, the eyes are sunken and cloudy, the scales easily come off, the gills are white or dark, the flesh is soft and non-elastic, and floats on the water surface, then do not buy it. These are characteristics of spoiled fish.
Tips for frying fish crispy, non-stick, and without oil splatter
- Heat fresh oil and slowly add the fish to fry, the amount of oil must cover at least half of the fish body.
- To prevent the fish from sticking to the pan, the simplest way is to use a non-stick pan. If you don’t have a non-stick pan, before pouring oil into the pan, heat the pan and rub 2 – 3 slices of ginger on the surface of the pan or roast a bit of salt. You can combine both methods or use one of them along with the non-stick pan.
- When frying, you should wait for one side of the fish to turn golden before flipping it over. Avoid using chopsticks to flip the fish multiple times as it will cause the fish to break apart.
- In particular, you should fry the fish over medium heat, not too high. Because if the heat is too high, the fish will cook unevenly; the outside may burn while the inside is still raw. At the same time, excessive heat will also cause the fish to release water and the skin will stick to the pan.
Above are 3 ways to make fried red tilapia that are crispy and delicious, simple yet TasteVN wants to share with you. If you have any questions or suggestions, please leave a comment below. Wishing you success in making this dish!
