Braised Fish in Spicy Garlic Sauce with Spring Onion Finish
Tender whole fish simmered in a rich, spicy garlic-infused sauce, garnished with fresh chopped spring onions. This dish combines savory depth with bright aromatics for a bold and warming meal.
- Author: Asma
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Non-vegetarian
Main Ingredients:
- 1 whole fish (such as tilapia or sea bream), cleaned and scored
For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili bean paste (doubanjiang or sambal oelek)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 cup chicken or fish stock
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 red chili, sliced
- 1 bunch spring onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Heat oil: Heat oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Sear both sides of the fish until lightly golden, about 2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same pan, sauté garlic, ginger, and chili until fragrant.
- Add sauce ingredients: Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, chili bean paste, sugar, and vinegar. Stir well.
- Simmer: Pour in stock and bring the sauce to a simmer. Gently return the fish to the pan, spoon sauce over the top, and cover. Simmer for 10–15 minutes until the fish is cooked through.
- Season and garnish: Uncover, taste and adjust seasoning. Sprinkle generously with chopped spring onions.
- Serve: Serve hot with steamed rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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