Crispy Thai Fish with Chili-Lime Drizzle
Whole fish or fillets fried until shatteringly crisp, then drizzled with a bright, spicy chili-lime sauce. A TikTok-famous Thai street-food move that tastes fancy but takes 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
6 items — tap to check off
Missing one? Custrd suggests a swap that works.
Open the appInstructions
Step 1
Pat fish dry inside and out with paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper.
Step 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until a wooden spoon handle sizzles immediately when dipped.
Step 3
Carefully slide fish into oil. Fry without moving for 5-6 minutes until the bottom is deep golden and crispy.
Step 4
Flip fish gently and fry the second side 4-5 minutes until skin crackles and flesh is cooked through.
Step 5
Whisk lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, and sliced chili together in a bowl until sugar dissolves.
Step 6
Transfer fish to a serving plate and drizzle the chili-lime sauce over the top. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet or wok
- paper towels
- wooden spoon or slotted spatula
- small bowl
- whisk
Cook smarter
Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge
Custrd is an iPhone and Android app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations. Try it free for 7 days.
