Chinese Lemon Fish

Name: Chinese Lemon Fish
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 800g (1.7lb) white fish fillets*, cut into bite-sized pieces; 1½ cup plain (all purpose) flour; vegetable oil for frying; 1 tsp sesame seeds; sliced spring onions (scallions), to serve; Marinade:; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp Chinese Shaoxing wine*; 1 egg white; Lemon sauce:; ¼ cup chicken or fish stock; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 4 tbsp sugar; finely grated zest of ¼ lemon; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 small garlic clove, finely grated; 2 tspcornflour(cornstarch), dissolved in 2 tbsp water

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

20m

Total Time

30m

This Chinese Lemon Fish recipe features tender white fish fillets marinated in a savory soy and Shaoxing wine mixture, fried to crispy perfection, and topped with a tangy, sweet lemon sauce. Garnish with sesame seeds and spring onions for a delicious and authentic Chinese dish that's sure to impress.