Fried silver carp with onions
12 servings
60 minutes
Fried grass carp with onions is a dish that combines simplicity in preparation and exquisite flavor. In European cuisine, such recipes are valued for their accessibility and rich aromas. The grass carp, with its tender meat, acquires a golden crust and juicy texture after frying. Onions, caramelizing in the pan, add sweet-spicy notes to the dish, harmoniously complementing the fish flavor. This combination makes the dish versatile: it can be served both on weekdays and at festive tables. It pairs especially well with light vegetable side dishes and fresh herbs. The spicy warmth of fried onions and the softness of the fish create a cozy gastronomic delight, evoking pleasant associations with home family dinners.
1
Clean the fresh fish from the scales.
- Silver carp fillet: 1 kg
2
Remove the insides and rinse well under running water.
- Silver carp fillet: 1 kg
3
Remove the head and tail of the fish. They can be used later for making fish soup.
- Silver carp fillet: 1 kg
4
Cut off all fins with kitchen scissors.
- Silver carp fillet: 1 kg
5
Remove excess moisture with a paper towel and cut the fish along the back into two pieces.
- Silver carp fillet: 1 kg
6
Cut each piece into portion-sized pieces with a knife.
- Silver carp fillet: 1 kg
7
Place the chopped pieces in a bowl, salt them, and mix well.
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
8
Pour sunflower oil into the pan.
- Sunflower oil: 100 ml
9
Each piece should be well coated in flour and shaken off a bit to remove excess flour before placing it in the pan.
- Silver carp fillet: 1 kg
10
Fry the fish on one side over medium heat with the lid closed until golden brown.
- Silver carp fillet: 1 kg
11
Then flip and fry on the other side until cooked.
- Silver carp fillet: 1 kg
12
Peel the onion, wash it well, and cut it into strips or half-rings.
- Onion: 2 heads
13
Place the cooked fish on a plate, add chopped onion to the pan, and fry it until golden brown over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Onion: 2 heads
14
Evenly distribute the prepared onion over the entire fish using a spoon.
- Onion: 2 heads
