Vietnamese Fried Fish with Ginger Fish Dipping Sauce | Ca Chien with Nuoc Mam Gung
Looking for a simple yet delicious dinner option and have it on the table in less than 30 minutes? This fried fish dish, whether made with whole red snapper or whole branzino, fits the bill perfectly and will be a weekly favorite in no time with its delightful taste.
Ingredients
- 1 whole red snapper
- kosher salt
- black pepper
- avocado oil, or any neutral oil
- ginger
- fish dipping sauce
Instructions
- Pat the fish dry inside and out.
- Make slits on both sides of the fish and sprinkle salt and pepper all over, including the inside.
- Put enough oil in a pot to immerse the fish. Heat oil to 380 degrees and fry fish for 15 minutes, flipping it halfway through. You can also fry it in an air fryer at 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes by first brushing oil on both sides of the fish.
- Smash ginger and chop it finely.
- Add to fish dipping sauce and serve!
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 450kcal | Protein: 92g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 288mg | Potassium: 1877mg | Vitamin A: 477IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 1mg