Crispy Garlic Fried Fish
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Crispy Garlic Fried Fish

easy
Prep: 15m
Cook: 20m
4 servings

Golden, crispy fried whole fish served with Tami Fresh Garlic Sauce as a rich and flavourful dipping sauce. A delicious meal that's perfect with nshima, chips, or a fresh salad.

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Garlic Sauce

Garlic Sauce

K45.00

Ingredients

  • 2 whole tilapia or bream, cleaned and scored
  • 3 tbsp Tami Fresh Garlic Sauce
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup plain flour
  • 2 tbsp cornflour
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • Lemon wedges, to serve
  • Fresh parsley or coriander, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat the fish dry with paper towel and make 3–4 shallow cuts on each side.

  2. 2

    Season the fish with salt, black pepper, paprika, and lemon juice.

  3. 3

    Lightly coat the fish in a mixture of plain flour and cornflour.

  4. 4

    Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.

  5. 5

    Fry the fish for 8–10 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.

  6. 6

    Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

  7. 7

    Pour the Tami Fresh Garlic Sauce into a small serving bowl.

  8. 8

    Serve the crispy fried fish with the garlic sauce for dipping.

  9. 9

    Garnish with fresh parsley or coriander and lemon wedges.

  10. 10

    Enjoy with nshima, chips, rice, or a fresh garden salad.

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