The invention discloses instant spicy fish and a method for making the same. The method includes steps of (1), carrying out preprocessing, to be more specific, removing the fish heads and the internal organs of fish, thoroughly washing the fish by the aid of water, draining the fish and weighing the fish; (2), removing the fishiness of the fish; (3),
steaming the fish; (4), primarily
drying the fish; (5), frying the fish in oil; (6),
seasoning the fish, and to be more specific, soaking fried fish sections in flavoring liquid with chili oil under vacuum conditions; (7), secondarily
drying the fish sections; (8), sterilizing the fish sections. The instant spicy fish and the method have the advantages that a vacuum soaking process is combined with the method in the aspect of fishiness removing and
seasoning operation, accordingly, the fishiness of the fish can be quickly removed, the fish can be quickly seasoned, and the technological duration can be shortened; ultrahigh-pressure sterilization techniques are implemented in the aspect of product sterilization, and accordingly
flavor, textures and the
nutritional quality of products can be effectively kept; the instant spicy fish is crispy, tasty, sweet, sour and pungent without loss of
aroma of the fish, is easily accepted by testers and can be eaten conveniently and safely, and requirements of consumers on the safety, the deliciousness and the convenience of modern food can be met.