Fried fish is a simple and delicious dish where fish is seasoned, coated, and fried until crispy outside and tender inside. 🐟🍋
Ingredients
- 500 g fish fillets (any white fish)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ cup flour or cornflour
- Oil for frying
Cooking Method
- Season the fish
- Mix salt, pepper, chili powder, garlic paste, and lemon juice.
- Rub this mixture on the fish and let it marinate for 15–20 minutes.
- Coat the fish
- Lightly coat the fish with flour or cornflour for a crispy texture.
- Heat the oil
- Heat oil in a frying pan on medium heat.
- Fry the fish
- Fry each piece for about 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve
- Serve hot with lemon slices, salad, and sauce.
✅ Tip: Adding a little cornflour + rice flour makes the fish extra crispy.
If you want, I can also show you:
- Pakistani spicy fried fish recipe 🌶️
- Restaurant-style crispy fish batter 🍽️
- Air fryer or oven fried fish (healthier).
