Snapper in Mango Sauce

Ingredients for Snapper in Mango Sauce

• 1 large whole red snapper, cleaned, gutted, and scored
• Salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Oil, for deep-frying
• 1 mango, cubed
• 3 tbsp mango jam
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 shallot, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• Spring onions, chopped, for garnish

How to cook Snapper in Mango Sauce

1. 1.Season snapper inside and out with salt and black pepper.
2. 2.Heat enough oil for deep-frying in a wok; fry fish until golden outside and cooked through, then drain.
3. 3.Carefully drain wok, leaving 2 tablespoons oil. Sauté garlic and shallot until fragrant.
4. 4.Whisk mango jam, lemon juice, sugar, cornstarch, and water; pour into wok and bring to a boil.
5. 5.Add mango and simmer 1 minute. Pour sauce over fish, garnish with spring onions, and serve.