Italian
Crispy Fried Fish with Lemon Mayonnaise
by Federico Fusca Chef · 332K subscribers on YouTube
A simple, no-fuss method for ultra-crispy fried fish (anchovies, squid, and pink shrimp) using a blend of 00 flour and cornmeal for extra crunch, paired with a quick homemade lemon mayonnaise that never breaks.
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients
11 items- Flour
- Farina Gialla (Polenta)For extra crispiness, mixed with 00 flour
- AnchoviesWhole, heads removed if desired
- CalamariCleaned and cut into medium pieces
- Gamberi RosaHead removed, shell left on
- Peanut OilPlenty for deep frying – fish must be submerged
- SaltTo taste, for seasoning fish and mayonnaise
- 1 pcsEggRoom temperature
- 200 mlOilFor the mayonnaise; the chef uses the same peanut oil or a neutral oil
- 1/2 pcsLemon JuiceJuice of half a lemon
- Lemon ZestZest, to taste; also used for garnish
Method
- Mix 00 flour with a little yellow corn flour (polenta) in a bowl to create the coating mixture.
- Heat a generous amount of peanut oil in a large pan – the fish must be completely submerged.
- Clean the squid: remove the cartilage, wings, and thin skin. Cut into medium pieces.
- Clean the pink shrimp simply by removing the heads; leave the shell on. Leave the anchovies whole.
- Place all the prepared fish into the flour mixture and toss until well coated. Shake off excess flour.
- Fry the fish in the hot oil for about 1–2 minutes, until golden and crispy.
- Remove the fried fish with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- For the mayonnaise: in a bowl put 1 room-temperature egg, 200 ml of oil, a pinch of salt, the juice of half a lemon, and some lemon zest.
- Place an immersion blender at the very bottom of the bowl, switch it on, and blend without moving until the emulsion starts. Then slowly lift the blender up to incorporate all the oil. The mayonnaise will be ready in about 1 minute.
- Serve the fried fish with the lemon mayonnaise, garnished with extra lemon zest if desired.
Federico Fusca Chef
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