Skip to main content

Crispy Fish Recipe with Asian Flavors

Crispy Fish Recipe with Asian Flavors
Print Recipe

For many anglers, there's nothing like the flavor and texture of a crisp, freshly fried fish. This recipe is easy and quick to prepare, and the dipping sauce — which can be prepared in advance — is a wonderful complement. Any white-fleshed fish works well, the fresher the better. I like this with steamed white rice or Japanese soba (buckwheat) noodles, tossed with soy sauce and cilantro.

To serve two. . .

fish of choice, small fillets cut into finger-sized strips, about 12 ounces total


1 c. cornmeal

1/2 c. flour

salt, pepper, dash of cayenne


oil in a deep, heavy pot, 3 to 4 inches deep (or, to sauté, oil in a heavy sauté pan)

» Combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, and cayenne.




» Lightly dust the fish fillets in the flour-and-cornmeal mixture, and fry in hot oil until just done and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

Dipping sauce . . .

6 tbsp. rice wine vinegar

Recommended


3 tbsp. sugar

1 tbsp. dark soy sauce

1 jalapeño pepper, seeds removed, minced (or ­substitute a pinch of red pepper flakes)

2 tbsp. lime zest (grated lime peel)

juice of 1/2 lime

1 small knob ginger, peeled and grated fine

1 bud of garlic, peeled and finely minced

2 tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped

» Boil the vinegar and sugar together until the sugar dissolves. Cool. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Taste and adjust the seasoning. This can be made well ahead of the fish.

Crispy Fish Recipe with Asian Flavors

GET THE NEWSLETTER Join the List and Never Miss a Thing.

Recommended Articles

Recent Videos

There are certain times of the year when big northern pike strike baits at will with pure savagery. In this segment, lon...
Learn

In-Fish Storyline E1 | The Berkley CULLSHAD Story

There are certain times of the year when big northern pike strike baits at will with pure savagery. In this segment, lon...
Learn

In-Fisherman TV (Season 46) E:4 - Understanding Seasonal Movements of Largemouth Bass

There are certain times of the year when big northern pike strike baits at will with pure savagery. In this segment, lon...
Learn

In-Fisherman TV (Season 47) E:1 - Quick Trip Through Time

There are certain times of the year when big northern pike strike baits at will with pure savagery. In this segment, lon...
Learn

In-Fisherman TV (Season 47) E:2 - Shallow Water Walleyes with Thomas Allen

There are certain times of the year when big northern pike strike baits at will with pure savagery. In this segment, lon...
Learn

In-Fisherman TV (Season 47) E:1 - Trinity River GIANT Alligator Gar

There are certain times of the year when big northern pike strike baits at will with pure savagery. In this segment, lon...
Gear

In-Fisherman TV (Season 46) E:4 - Timeless Walleye Presentations that Worked Yesterday and Today

There are certain times of the year when big northern pike strike baits at will with pure savagery. In this segment, lon...
Learn

In-Fisherman TV (Season 46) E:4 - Timeless Smallmouth Bass Tactics

There are certain times of the year when big northern pike strike baits at will with pure savagery. In this segment, lon...
Gear

In-Fisherman TV (Season 47) E:2 - Sight-Fishing Shallow-Water Smallies with Bret Alexander

There are certain times of the year when big northern pike strike baits at will with pure savagery. In this segment, lon...
Learn

In-Fisherman TV (Season 46) E:3 - Swimbait-Hook Rigging for Big Bass with Doug Stange

There are certain times of the year when big northern pike strike baits at will with pure savagery. In this segment, lon...
Learn

In-Fisherman (Season 46) E:3 - Top Hooks, Rigging and Removal Techniques with Doug Stange

There are certain times of the year when big northern pike strike baits at will with pure savagery. In this segment, lon...
Learn

In-Fisherman (Season 46) E:3 - Precise Anchoring Techniques and Huge Tarpon and Sturgeon Fishing

There are certain times of the year when big northern pike strike baits at will with pure savagery. In this segment, lon...
Learn

In-Fisherman (Season 46) E:2 - MEGA Northern Pike with Steve Quinn

In-Fisherman Magazine Covers Print and Tablet Versions

GET THE MAGAZINE Subscribe & Save

Digital Now Included!

SUBSCRIBE NOW

Give a Gift   |   Subscriber Services

PREVIEW THIS MONTH'S ISSUE

Buy Digital Single Issues

Magazine App Logo

Don't miss an issue.
Buy single digital issue for your phone or tablet.

Buy Single Digital Issue on the In-Fisherman App

Other Magazines

See All Other Magazines

Special Interest Magazines

See All Special Interest Magazines

Phone Icon

Get Digital Access.

All In-Fisherman subscribers now have digital access to their magazine content. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets.

To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine.

Get Digital Access

Not a Subscriber?
Subscribe Now

Enjoying What You're Reading?

Get a Full Year
of Guns & Ammo
& Digital Access.

Offer only for new subscribers.

Subscribe Now