Seafood Recipes

Crispy SilverFish

Whole silver fish coated in egg, rice flour and cornflour, then fried in batches until golden and crisp.

Crispy Silver Fish
4 People
Serves
10 Mins
Prep Time
10 Mins
Cook Time
Easy
Difficulty
Asian
Cuisine
The Recipe

About This SeafoodDish

Make crispy silver fish at home with this easy and delicious recipe. The light, crispy coating perfectly complements the tender fish inside, making it a satisfying dish for any seafood lover. Served with a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of fresh parsley, it’s a simple yet flavorful meal. Whether for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this crispy silver fish recipe is sure to impress. Order fresh silver fish and other premium seafood ingredients from Pearl Seafoods, delivering directly to your door in Sydney!

Ingredients

  1. 8-10 fresh silver fish (whole, cleaned, and heads removed)
  2. 1/2 cup rice flour
  3. 1/4 cup cornflour
  4. Salt (to taste)
  5. Pepper (to taste)
  6. 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
  7. 2 large eggs (beaten)
  8. Vegetable oil (for frying)
  9. Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
  10. Lemon wedges (for serving)

Method

  1. Rinse the silver fish under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Set aside.
  2. In a shallow bowl, mix the rice flour, cornflour, salt, pepper, and paprika (if using).
  3. Dip each silver fish into the beaten egg, ensuring it's well coated, then dredge it in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to ensure the coating sticks.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. The oil should be hot but not smoking (around 180°C/350°F).
  5. Fry the coated silver fish in batches for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden and crispy. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels.
  6. Serve the crispy silver fish hot, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges on the side.
From Our Kitchen

Chef's Tip

Crispy silver fish is all about delicate crunch and clean seafood flavour. The light rice flour and cornflour coating fries to a crisp golden texture while keeping the fish tender and juicy inside. Fresh lemon brightens the richness of the fried coating, and parsley adds freshness, creating a simple yet incredibly satisfying seafood dish that’s crisp, light, and full of flavour.

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NutritionPerServing

  • Calories 270 kcal
  • Total Fat 12.0 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 14.0 g
  • Protein 22.0 g
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