ISLAND FRIED FISH

Island Fried Fish image

On one of my many cookbook /recipe searches , I found a cookbook called Americana Cookery. I liked the name , but I loved some of the recipes in it even more. Thought I might place some of them here for safe keeping and to share

Provided by hennypenny49

Categories Meat

Time 55m

Yield 1 casserole, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 lbs white fish fillets
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 cup milk
1 egg
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
2 (20 ounce) cans pineapple chunks
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups cooking oil

Steps:

Wash fish, pat dry.
Cut into 1 1/2 inch squares.
Marinate in soy sauce for 20-30 min, turning once or twice.
Combine.flour, 1/2 C cornstarch, milk, egg, baking powder and seasonings.
Pour pineapple into saucepan, Stir in sugar, Heat through.
Pour 1 1/2 inches oil in a heavy skillet.
Heat to 375*, Drain fish.
Dip quickly into batter, Drain.
Drop into hot oil.
Keep temprature of oil constant.
Cook for 1-2 min or until crisp.
Remove to a paper towel lined pan, Keep in warm oven.
Mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 1/4 C water, add to pineapple mixture, cook until thickened.
Arrange pineapple sauce on platter, Place fish on top carefully.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1189.8, Fat 78.2, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 193.3, Sodium 2108.2, Carbohydrate 76.3, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 52.8, Protein 48.5