FRIED RED SNAPPER IN SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE

Fried Red Snapper in Sweet and Sour Sauce image

Provided by Food Network

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons cornstarch
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 pound red snapper fillets, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Oil, for deep-frying
Sweet and Sour sauce, recipe follows
1/4 cup small diced onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger
3 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup duck sauce
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
2 to 4 tablespoons raw sugar, or white, brown, or purple
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Mix the cornstarch and flour together. Season the snapper with salt and freshly ground black pepper, and dredge in the flour mixture. Fill a deep pot halfway full with oil. Heat oil to 350 degrees F, and fry fish until golden, toss directly into hot sauce, and serve.
Put a small saucepan over medium heat, add oil, onions, and ginger. Saute for 2 minutes. Add vinegar, sugar, ketchup, and duck sauce. Bring to a simmer for 5 minutes, add water to desired consistency if sauce is too thick. Season with salt and pepper.