Pan-fried Yellow Croaker

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   First, clean the yellow croaker. Since it's from Northeast China, they're usually frozen. After thawing, clean the yellow croaker.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Then scrape off the fish scales and cut off the fins.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Then cut open from the abdomen

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Remove internal organs

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   And the black membrane needs to be removed to reduce the fishy smell.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   After cleaning the fish, prepare the seasonings: salt, pepper, and cooking wine. If you're out of cooking wine, you can use white wine instead; it will remove the fishy smell just as well. Slice the scallions and ginger.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Put everything into the fish and knead for one minute, then marinate for at least half an hour.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   After marinating, lightly coat the fish with dry flour, then pat off any excess flour with your hands.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Heat some oil in a pan, then add the fish and pan-fry over medium heat.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    They're done when both sides are golden brown, so crispy!