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Steamed plaice with crispy noodles

James Tanner

by James Tanner
from Ready Steady Cook
Serves 1
Quick Recipe
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Preparation time less than 30 mins Email this recipeEmail this recipe
Cooking time 10 to 30 mins  
Ingredients

For the steamed plaice
1 glass white wine
1 lemon, juice only
1 plaice fillet
salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the crispy noodles
oil, for deep frying
85g/3oz noodles, cooked according to packet instructions

Method

1. For the steamed plaice, pour the glass of white wine and lemon juice into a saucepan and bring to the boil.
2. Place a steamer over the pan and put the plaice fillet inside it. Season to taste then put a lid on top of the steamer and leave to steam for 5-6 minutes.
3. For the crispy noodles, heat the oil for deep frying in a large saucepan or wok. When the oil is hot add the cooked noodles and deep-fry for 1-2 minutes, or until golden and crisp. (WARNING: take care as the noodles may spit when added to the hot oil.)
4. Remove the noodles from the oil and drain on kitchen towel.
5. Serve the steamed fish with the crispy noodles.