Whole Fish Fried with Basil and Chiles

Recipesfull introduces to you: Thai Recipes. (Whole Fish Fried with Basil and Chiles). Nothing is more stunning at the dinner table than serving a whole fried fish with a fragrant unctuous sauce. Buy a lean, mild, and flaky fish that is 10 to 14 ounces, such as tilapia, fresh water trout, or anything from the snapper family. Caution should be used when deep-frying the fish, so make sure you have plenty of room and a big pot. Serve with steamed jasmine rice.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 1 whole fish

Whole Fish Fried with Basil and Chiles

Ingredients

1 whole (10 ounce) tilapia

or more as desired

oil for deep frying

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

or as desired

1 yellow onion

chopped

5 large red chile peppers

sliced

5 cloves garlic

chopped

2 tablespoons fish sauce

2 tablespoons light soy sauce

¼ cup Thai basil leaves

or to taste

¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

or to taste

Dad's Pad Thai

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Cut several angled slits along the body of the fish cutting down to the rib bones. Cut 2 lateral slits along the back of the fish from head to tail on either side of the dorsal fin. These cuts will ensure quick cooking and maximum crispiness.

Step 2

Heat oil for frying in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 3

Gently place fish into the hot oil and fry until crispy 3 to 4 minutes per side. Gently remove fish from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 4

Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion red chile peppers and garlic until lightly browned 5 to 10 minutes. Add fish sauce and soy sauce and remove wok from heat. Quickly stir basil and cilantro into sauce.

Step 5

Place fish on a large serving platter and pour sauce over fish.

Nutritional Information

Whole Fish Fried with Basil and Chiles

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 338.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 16.6g 33%

Carbohydrates: 9.2g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 1.5g 6%

Sugars: 4.5g

Fat: 26.7g 41%

Saturated Fat: 3.6g 18%

Cholesterol: 26mg 9%

Vitamin A Iu: 933.4IU 19%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.2mg 33%

Vitamin B6: 0.7mg 41%

Vitamin C: 86.2mg 144%

Folate: 28.8mcg 7%

Calcium: 52.7mg 5%

Iron: 1mg 6%

Magnesium: 51.9mg 19%

Potassium: 567.9mg 16%

Sodium: 1033.1mg 41%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 240.1

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

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.