Shallow-frying requires more oil, enough to cover half of whatever you are frying. For both methods you should cook on both sides, and turn half way through. Shallow-frying is often done in the ...

3. In a non-stick frying pan, heat oil until smoking. Reduce heat and shallow fry fish turning once, until nicely browned. Serve with lemon.

But if you wish to use a smaller pot, a deep one with a small diameter that will give depth that allows the ingredients to be immersed in oil works better than a shallow frying pan. Even if a ...