Crispy Fried Ocean Perch - Thai Style

[zmk1962]

Hey Raiders,

I've posted a Fishing Report on our Thursday trip to Browns where we landed two Ocean Perch... so I'd thought I'd post how we prepared one of them for Friday dinner. Pictures speak a thousand words ... so here they are ... with the recipe and method following the pictures.

Recipe and Method:

FISH:

1 x clean ocean perch, scour deep slices to the back bone on both sides, roll through mixture of four/salt/white ground pepper. I remove the wings and fry alongside, its just easier to manage in the wok.

Wok fry the fish with a couple of whole garlic cloves thrown in, until golden brown and fins are crispy.

GARNISH:

Slice carrots, red and green capsicum and shallots and lightly stir fry.

MARINADE: this is the ratio ... make quantity to suit

2 tsp Palm sugar

2 tsp Soy sauce

2 tsp Sesame oil

1/2 Chili

1/2 Garlic

1/2 Lime juice

1/4 Kaffir lime leaf

1 tsp fish sauce

Chopped fresh coriander.

METHOD:

Fry the fish and plate. Place garnish over fish and drizzle marinade and chopped coriander to taste.

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The ocean perch has a medium to firm sweet white flaky flesh. It is yummo delish. Maria described it as lobster - like.

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PS- We contemplated a side of steamed rice - but I love me airfried chippies and .... hehehe !

Cheers Zoran

 

Edited June 13, 2020 by zmk1962

[kingie chaser]

Looks great Zoran 👌

The marinade sounds fantastic!

I love the use of the wings to, they are such an underrated part of the fish, just like the cheeks.

Thanks for sharing 

Edited June 13, 2020 by kingie chaser

[zmk1962]

Thanks KC. Means a lot coming from you mate. 
Cheers Zoran 

[masterfisho7]

Looks good i bet it tasted good to 

[zmk1962]

Yes. It was very very good on the chew. 
Now hoping for more on subsequent trips. 
Cheers Zoran 

[Rebel]

Looks great, well done.