Crispy Fish in Chili Sauce

Transform your dinner into a flavor-packed experience with this Crispy Fish in Chili Sauce recipe! Featuring tender white fish fillets like tilapia or cod, perfectly coated in a crispy cornstarch and flour batter, this dish is all about texture and taste. The star of the meal is the bold and tangy homemade chili sauce, a vibrant blend of ketchup, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, and a hint of rice vinegar, balanced with minced garlic and fiery red chilies. Ready in just 35 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or an impressive dinner party centerpiece. Garnished with fresh green onions and sesame seeds, it pairs beautifully with steamed rice for a complete meal that delights with every bite. Irresistible, crunchy, and packed with a sweet-spicy kick, this recipe is a surefire winner for seafood lovers seeking a bold new favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces White fish fillets (like tilapia or cod)
• 0.5 cups Cornstarch
• 0.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 pieces Red chili, finely chopped
• 0.25 cups Ketchup
• 0.25 cups Sweet chili sauce
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
• 0.25 cups Water
• 2 stalks Green onions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Pat the fish fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

In a shallow bowl, combine cornstarch and all-purpose flour.

Step 3

Coat each fish fillet in the flour mixture, shaking off the excess.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Fry the fish fillets in batches (if necessary) for about 3–4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Step 6

In a separate skillet or saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the frying oil over medium heat.

Step 7

Add the minced garlic and chopped red chilies, and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 8

Stir in ketchup, sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and water. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.

Step 9

Place the crispy fish fillets on a serving plate and pour the chili sauce generously over the fish.

Step 10

Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.

Step 11

Serve immediately with steamed rice or as part of a larger meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1286.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5114.3

Total Fat 484.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 69.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 200mg	0%
Sodium 4867.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 146.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.6g	0%
Total Sugars 56.1g
Protein 95.8g	0%

Vitamin D 480IU	0%
Calcium 212.4mg	0%
Iron 7.1mg	0%
Potassium 2115.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 81.8%

Protein: 7.2%

Carbs: 11.0%