Crisp Whole Red Snapper with Asian Citrus Sauce
- 2 whole red snappers (1 1/2 to 1 3/4 pound each), cleaned and scaled
- Cooking oil, for frying
- 6 tablespoons canned low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock
- 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 4 teaspoons fresh orange juice
- 2 teaspoons Asian sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 scallions including green tops, cut into thin slices
- Rinse the fish and dry the surface and the cavity of each thoroughly with paper towels.
- In a 12-inch or larger nonstick frying pan, heat 3/8 of an inch of cooking oil over moderately high heat until very hot.
- A deep-fat thermometer should register 375.
- Carefully add the fish, letting the tails stick out of the pan if necessary.
- Let the fish cook, without moving them, until crisp and browned, about 9 minutes.
- Using a large spatula, carefully turn each fish.
- Continue cooking until crisp and browned and just done, about 7 minutes longer.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Meanwhile, in a small glass or stainless-steel bowl, combine the broth, soy sauce, lime juice, orange juice, sesame oil, grated ginger, and scallions.
- Serve the fish on a platter.
- Run a knife between the flesh and the bones and lift off the fillet with the skin attached.
- Turn the fish over and repeat.
- Pass the sauce.
red snappers, cooking oil, chicken broth, soy sauce, lime juice, orange juice, asian sesame oil, ginger, scallions including green tops
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/crisp-whole-red-snapper-with-asian-citrus-sauce (may not work)