Crispy Fish With Black Bean, Oyster and Basil Sauce

Submitted by Cookingwithpassion

"This is a quick and easy fish recipe that really has a unique flavor. The basil is a nice surprise."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1⁄3 - 1⁄2 cup cornstarch, plus
• 1⁄2 tablespoon cornstarch, divided
• 3 3 lbs flounder or 3 lbs sole
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon black bean garlic sauce
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1⁄2 tablespoon sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried basil

directions

1. Place cornstarch in a bowl and dredge the fish through the cornstarch. Shake off the excess.
2. Add oil to pan and fry fish on both sides until fish flakes with a fork. Set aside fish.
3. In the same pan, add oyster sauce, black bean sauce, chicken stock, sugar and basil.
4. Mix 1/2 cornstarch to 1/2 tablespoon water in a small bowl and add to the sauce when it comes to a boil. Cook until sauce thickens.
5. Pour sauce over fish just before serving.