Chinese Fried Orange Roughy Recipe

Serves/Makes: 4

Ingredients:

• 4 orange roughy fillets (6-8 ounces each)
• 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 1/2 cups soft breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• Salt to taste
• Vegetable oil
• Sliced green onions to garnish

How to cook Chinese Fried Orange Roughy:

• Cook sesame seeds in a large heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until golden cool and stir in breadcrumbs.
• Bring teriyaki sauce, white wine vinegar, fresh ginger, sugar, and red pepper to a boil in a small saucepan remove from heat, and keep warm.
• Stir together eggs and salt.
• Dredge the orange roughy fillets in cornstarch dip in egg mixture.
• Press breadcrumb mixture onto the orange roughy fillets.
• Pour oil to a depth of 1/4 inch into large heavy skillet.
• Fry the orange roughy fillets in hot oil 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
• Drain the fried orange roughy fillets on paper towels.
• Spoon teriyaki mixture over fish garnish the Chinese Fried Orange Roughy with sliced green onions, if desired.

Notes:
The Chinese Fried Orange Roughy is a very affordable dish. Delicious simple, and easy recipe. Can be ready in 15 minutes.

Hint:
Don’t be afraid to substitute tilapia, flounder, or any other white fish for orange roughy.

This recipe for Chinese Fried Orange Roughy serves/makes: 4

Main Ingredient: Orange Roughy
Preparation Method: Pan Fried/Sauteed
Cuisine: Chinese