Fried Whole Tilapia with Basil and Chilies

Recipesfull introduces to you: Thai Recipes. (Fried Whole Tilapia with Basil and Chilies). Nothing is more stunning at the dinner table than serving a whole fried fish with a fragrant unctuous sauce. Caution should be used when deep frying the fish; make sure you have plenty of room and a big pot. Serve with steamed jasmine rice.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 1 whole fish

Fried Whole Tilapia with Basil and Chilies

Ingredients

1 whole (10 ounce) fresh tilapia

cleaned and scaled

1 quart oil for deep frying

2 tablespoons cooking oil

5 large red chili peppers

sliced

5 cloves garlic

chopped

1 yellow onion

chopped

2 tablespoons fish sauce

2 tablespoons light soy sauce

¼ cup Thai basil leaves

¼ cup chopped cilantro

Thai Chicken

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Heat 1 quart oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). If you do not have a thermometer then dip the head of the fish into the oil; if it sizzles it is ready if it does not sizzle then wait a couple minutes and try again.

Step 2

Rinse the fish and dry well. Make several angled slits along the body of the fish cutting down to the rib bones. Make two 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 3

Gently slip the fish into the oil and fry until crispy 7 to 10 minutes. Carefully remove the fish from the oil and let it drain on paper towels. Place on a large serving platter.

Step 4

While the fish drains heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet. Cook and stir the chili peppers garlic and onion in the hot oil until lightly browned 5 to 7 minutes. Stir the fish sauce and soy sauce into the mixture remove from heat and fold the Thai basil and cilantro into the mixture. Pour the sauce over the fish to serve.

Nutritional Information

Fried Whole Tilapia with Basil and Chilies

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 368.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 16.6g 33%

Carbohydrates: 9.2g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 1.5g 6%

Sugars: 4.5g

Fat: 30.1g 46%

Saturated Fat: 4.1g 21%

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: 270.8

*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.