Fresh fish is always healthy and tasty, especially when cooked correctly. You can quickly and easily cook fried carp in a frying pan. Their sweet taste will win the hearts of many. Step-by-step recipe with a photo. Video recipe.
River crucian carp is a common fish in our country. As a rule, he recklessly bites, and on any bait. Despite the democratic price and plebeian origin, this fish is very popular in the preparation of everyday dishes. It has a very pleasant sweetish taste, juicy and tender meat. It is these qualities that include crucian carp in the category of culinary masterpieces. There are many options for cooking crucian carp. It is baked in the oven in a sleeve or foil, grilled, grilled on the grill, boiled, stewed, cooked in a slow cooker, a double boiler … But today we will burn out how to cook fried crucian carp in a pan.
Everyone loves fried crucian carp, especially children, although adults do not really like to choose bones from them, which is typical for this fish. The recipe itself is very simple. The fish does not require special spices, complexity and labor costs. And in order for the crucian carp to turn out without bones, it is necessary to make cuts along the carcass with a sharp knife, like notches. Then, when frying, the bones will become soft and will not be felt. If you want fried crucian carp to have a crispy, golden crust, roll them in flour.
See also how to fry small carp.
- Caloric content per 100 g - 137 kcal.
- Servings - 2
- Cooking time - 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- Crucian carp - 2 pcs.
- Ground black pepper - a pinch
- Salt - 0.5 tsp
- Seasoning for fish - 1 tsp (optional)
- Vegetable oil - for frying
Step-by-step cooking of fried crucian carp in a pan, recipe with photo:
1. Use a scraper to remove the husk from the crucian carp. Cut open the belly and remove the entrails. Do this carefully so that your gallbladder does not burst. Otherwise, the fish will have a bitter taste, which will be impossible to get rid of. Also remove the gills and peel off the black thin film from the abdomen inside. Then wash the carcasses under cold water and dry them dry with a paper towel. If you wish, you can decapitate the fish, cut off the fins and tail.
2. Pour vegetable oil into a frying pan and heat well.
3. Place the crucian carp in a preheated pan with crucian oil and turn the burner on a little over medium.
4. Season the fish with salt and black pepper.
5. Then season the carcass with the fish seasoning.
6. Fry the crucian carp on one side until golden brown, then turn it over and cook until tender. Usually the frying time does not take more than 15-20 minutes on both sides. Serve freshly cooked fried crucian carp in a frying pan with any side dish. It goes especially well with mashed potatoes.
See also a video recipe on how to cook fried crucian carp in a pan in breadcrumbs.
