
Was running around town today, and stopped at an asian market for some pantry items. When I walked past the seafood section, I didn't see any live fish in the tanks, but I spotted a guy putting out some good looking red snappers on the open-air crushed ice display. I recalled my grandma's advice that the fresh fish should have clear eyes, smells like the ocean, and red under the gills. And I guess the store must be used to picky fish shoppers as the guy was nice enough to let me check out the fish as I flip the fish to look at both eyes, held it about 3 inches from my nose to sniff it, and looked under the gills. Sidenote: here's a good tip, always carry disinfectant wipes. I did. And I bought a red snapper with a sweet and sour fish in mind for dinner.
Adapted this recipe from Linda Doeser's book, and increased the vinegar amount for a brighter taste.
1 1/2 to 2 1/2 lb red snapper
4 tsp cornstarch
vegetable oil
1 tbs chopped garlic
1 tbs chopped ginger
1 tbs chopped shallots
8 oz cherry tomatoes
3 tbs rice wine vinegar
2 tbs sugar
2 tbs tomato ketchup
1 tbs chili sauce
1 tbs fish sauce
3 tbs water
1 tsp cornstach
salt and freshly ground black pepper
corinder leaves and
springs onions for garnishing
Heat oil in a large wok.
After rinsing fish and drying it, score both sides of fish diagonally. Drench it in corn starch and shake off excess..

Note: A very simple recipe and good for fish filets too.
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16 comments:
What a beautiful plating! I'm so impressed.
I like this dish and always have it at the restaurant.
waw... you are such a great chef. Mmm... I like fish. thanks for teaching how to choose a fish. And, I feel like trying to do this.
Sweet and Sour Fish, yummy! I like, I like! Red Snapper, such a yummy fish too!
Hi Kelly,
LOL! Many thanks!
Hey San.y,
Now you can cook it too! ;)
Hi Healy,
You are too kind! Try it and let me know?
Hey C,
Xie xie!
It's been a while since I served sweet and sour fish. Thanks for the reminder! Hard to find nice whole fish for frying here. I normally use cod fillet.
Been wanting to try this but not yet. Another recipe for me to x-reference when I need it. It's fish you know, so I need to be careful ;)
Hi Judy,
Cod filets would be good cooked this way too. Yum! :)
Hi Tigerfish,
Glad to know that you'll be trying it someday, and don't big fish like you eat smaller fish? ;)
Wah, so colorful! I love fish and eat them at least twice a week. Mind if I add you to my link?
Hi Alice,
Of course you can! :)
Such pretty plating! You are getting really good at food styling
Hi Steamy Kitchen,
Hey sista, I learned from the best-you! Thanks!
Goshhh
you are such a good assembler.
Thanks adaliman!
That's good advice... I need to get some wipes! And thanks for the reminder on the fish, I did not know about the red gills.
Hi Cris,
My pleasure! :)
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