Thursday 28 November 2013

Flavorful Crispy Shark Fillet

Whenever I go back to my hometown in Ayer Tawar, Sitiawan, Perak, I would usually buy some shark fillets back to KL. It's cheap and no hassle of cleaning the fish!  The fishmonger would remove the leathery skin and you don't need to have headache struggling to remove the skin.  Once, I bought the whole shark fish at the local market in KL. Unfortunately, the fishmonger refused to remove the skin for me!  At the end, while struggling to remove the leathery skin which is quite tough, instead of getting the fillet, it ended up as fish paste! Hahaha... So, since then, no more buying shark fish in KL.  So when craving for fried shark fillet but couldn't get any shark fish, I usually substitute it with Dory fish or any white fish fillet.  Just popped over to your nearby supermarket to get it.  It's so easy and hassle free!

Ingredients:
- 800gm shark fillet (cut into bite size or your preferred size and marinated for 1 hour)
- oil for deep or shallow fry (I prefer shallow fry)

For the marinate: (to taste)
- 1 egg white
- 1 tbsps lemon juice
- 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp salt
- a dash of  pepper
- 1/2 tbsp sesame oil

Batter : (Mixed)
- 2 eggs
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 3 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1.5 tbsp corn flour
- 8 tbsp plain flour
- 6 tbsp water

Methods :
1) Mix all the marinade and marinate the fish fillets for 1 hour.
2) Meanwhile, prepare the batter.


3) Heat oil in a wok or pan for deep fry. I prefer shallow fry.
4) Coat the fillets with batter and shallow fry until both sides are golden brown.
5) Dish and drain.
6) Serve with chili sauce or mayonnaise.


This simple fried shark fillet is very flavorful.  Give this a try and those children who normally don't like fish would gobble it up in no time! 
The meat is juicy and soft
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28 comments:

  1. Baby shark is usually curried or stir fried with spices but here I see a different style of using it. Nice outcome Ivy, that batter coated fillets are really tempting. Shall try out when I get the fillets. In fact, its pretty quite affordable over at my place too.

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    1. Hi Nava, Shallow or deep fried is my only way of cooking baby shark as since young we have been seeing mum done it in this way, till now. Of course I always try it with different flavour when marinating. Will try the curried or stir fried with spices one day. Have a great Sunday, Nava :)

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  2. I have not tried sharks before. Looks pretty good !

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    1. Hi Doris, yeah, it's yummy as finger food too.

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  3. Hi Ivy , it is so hard to find shark here , do you think cod would work as well , love the dish , thanks for sharing :0

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  4. Hi Ivy,
    I have never tried shark fillet before. The morning market where I live sometimes have shark fillets available.
    It looks delicious!

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    1. HI Joyce, give it a try and I am sure your children will love it. Do enjoy your Sunday :)

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  5. Hi Ivy, Holy Smoke! Shark this time? You sure amaze me with your culinary skills and finger licking dishes. I have eaten shark few times but never this way. And yours looks so crunchy, crispy good. Its a sure, may I have another piece'...
    I love your presentation, will make any 4 Seasons or Hilton F&B manager bite finger nails.
    This the kind of dishes that can end a bachelor's sowing wild oats days....permanently!
    Ivy....you are good!
    Have a fun weekend, and stay beautiful, keep a song in your heart.
    Shane.

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    1. Hi Shane, thank you so much for your sweet compliments. Oh yeah, not one piece but you can have the whole plate! Will cook for you anytime. You too, have a wonderful weekend and keep smiling :)

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  6. I love this tasty and easy to prepare fish recipe.
    As shark filet is difficult to get here and quite expensive, I' ll try it with another white fish.
    Can't wait to taste it:)

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  7. Hi Nee, you can always substitute it with Dory or white fish fillet. It's very delicious. Have a wonderful weekend ahead :)

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  8. Hi Daniela, great to know that you like this simple fish recipe. Yes, you can use any white fish that is available at your place. Have a wonderful day ahead :)

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  9. your shark fillet looks so nicely done, so crispy and looks great. I will probably try it with another type of fish.

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  10. Funny story about trying to get the skin off! I have never marinated fish before frying--looks delicious!

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  11. Hi Inger, marinating fish prior to frying brings out the flavor. Have a nice day ahead :)

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  12. Hi Ivy! I am fascinated that we can actually find shark meat at the market. I don't do my marketing at the market and I know I do miss out on a lot of ingredients. I have seen shark curry on Sri's blog I think and wonder how shark meat taste like. If I have a chance, I would buy it and try but then hah! hah! provided the fishmonger can remove the skin or else I end up with a big mess (knowing me).

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    1. Hi Phong Hong, try it at any of your local market. You might get it. Have a wonderful weekend ahead :)

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  13. Hi dear, sorry ...I'm late. Guess boh liaw... semua chiak liaw liaw? LOL This dish look really good, very addictive kind, hard to stop eating. So you better cook a big plate for me. hehehe....Thanks for sharing your wonderful recipe.

    Have a lovely week ahead, with hugs and lots of love to you.

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    1. Hi Amelia dear, don't worry, I will get a BIG BIG shark and cook for you. You will eat until bo lak. Have a great weekend ahead :)

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  14. Hi Ivy!

    Your shark fillet sounds so yummy. I haven't made shark in such a long time, I do miss it. When I lived in New York, we use to be able to go down to the docks to get fresh shark but not here in Pennsylvania. The fishmonger was always good about preparing it for cooking too. I may be able to substitute with another fish though. I like the way you have marinated it and it just looks so crispy and flavorful. Thank you so much for sharing...

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    1. Hi Louise, you can actually substitute it with any white fish fillet too. Have a great week ahead and cheers :)

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  15. Wow, I've not tried Shark's meat although I eat Shark's Fin frequently! Wonder how the taste is like............

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  16. Hi Shirley, the shark fillet is tender and when marinated, it's juicy and flavorful. You can substitute it with any white fish fillet. Have a wonderful week ahead :)

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  17. Hi Ivy,
    Looking at your fried shark fillet I am missing my mum's fried shark fillet. My mum use to cook fried shark fillet back home. Of course the ingredients is slightly difference.
    Now, can I have a piece from you, I am so craving for it ... :p
    mui

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  18. Hi Ivy,

    Agree! I never like the leathery skin of shark fillets and they are so hard to remove... Your crispy shark fillet looks good! I must say home-cooked fried food is always different being fresh with healthier choice of oil used.

    Zoe

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  19. Hi Mui Mui, me too. Whenever I miss my mum's fried shark fillet, I would cook it myself. My mum's fried fillet is just a simple marinate and batter. I would normally add whatever is available in my kitchen. Would love to cook for you, Mui Mui :) Have a great day ahead :)

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  20. Hi Zoe, yes, as long as no need to remove the leathery skin on my own, I can cook this everyday, hahahaha...... do have a great day ahead :)

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