Chinese New Year Recipes: Whole Pan Fried Fish

I enjoy serving whole pan fried fish because it makes a really beautiful and festive presentation. This recipe is a classic Chinese whole pan fried fish recipe, making it a great dish to include on your Lunar New Year menu. The ingredients of Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, and ginger really combine to create an umami flavored broth that is savory and comforting. Take time and care to cook your whole fish well and the end result will be warm, and flaky fish meat that pulls right off the bone.

Whole Pan Fried Fish Ingredients

• 2 whole porgies (gutted, cleaned, and scaled)

• kosher salt (enough to generously season both fish on the inside and out)

• 2 Tablespoons avocado oil (or alternative high heat oil)

• 5 round slices of ginger (peeled)

• 2 Tablespoons Shaoxing wine

• 2 Tablespoons water

• 2 Tablespoons soy sauce

• 1 teaspoon sugar

• 4 scallions, chopped

• 1/2 lemon (for fresh squeezed)