Korean Grilled Yellow Croaker
Yellow croaker is scaled and gutted, salted for ten minutes to draw out moisture and reduce odor, then lightly dusted with flour before pan-grilling on medium heat. The flour coating prevents the delicate skin from sticking and creates a thin crisp layer, while the mild white flesh retains its clean, subtle taste. Using two wide spatulas when flipping keeps the fish intact. Lemon juice squeezed over at serving adds a final bright accent.
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Instructions
- 1
Scale 2 yellow croakers, remove innards, and rinse clean.
- 2
Sprinkle salt on both sides and rest 10 minutes to reduce fishiness.
- 3
Pat completely dry and dust lightly with flour.
- 4
Add 2 tbsp oil to a pan on medium heat and place the fish.
- 5
Cook one side 6-7 minutes until golden, carefully flip, and cook 5-6 more minutes.
- 6
Plate and squeeze lemon juice over the fish before serving.
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