Fried Rockfish with Sesame, Soy and Ginger

A tasty and aromatic fish dish.

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Keyword: Coriander, Chili, Ginger, Fish, Grilled, Sesame, Soy, Ginger

Category: Main Courses, Spice Blends & Seasonings

Course: Mains, Fish

Cuisine: Asian, Chinese

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 35

Servings: Servings

Calories: 170kcal

Author: MJF

Cost: £5.00

Equipment

1 Saute Pan or Deep Fryer

Ingredients

For the Fish

1 3 lb Rockfish, Whole
2 Stalks Lemongrass smashed
1 Small Bunch Fresh Coriander 2 Tbsps. roughly chopped for garnish
2 Tbsps. Vegetable Oil
Salt & Pepper

For the Sauce

1 Tbsp. Sesame Oil
1 Tbsp. Garlic finely chopped
½ each Red Chili Pepper Julienne cut
½" Piece Ginger Julienne cut
1 Tbsp. Rice Wine or Sherry
¼ Cup Soy Sauce
1 tsp. Fish Sauce
1 each Lime juiced

To Garnish

2 Tbsp. Coriander roughly chopped
1 Tbsp. Sesame Seeds toasted

Instructions

Prepare the Fish

Clean the fish well and make 2 angled score cuts to the bone on each side.
Rub in the oil, salt and pepper.
Stuff the fish with the lemongrass and coriander (keeping some for garnishing)
Fry the fish for about 12 minutes until cooked. (It can be pan or deep-fried).

For the Sauce

While the fish is cooking, sauté the garlic in the sesame oil until lightly browned and then add the ginger and chili, cooking for 30 seconds.
Add the sherry, soy, fish sauce and bring to a boil then add the lime juice.

To Serve

Transfer the fish onto a serving dish and pour the sauce over.
Sprinkle the fish with the reserved coriander and sesame seeds to complete.

Notes

Any fish can be used, depending on what is available fresh in your market.

Cooking whole fish results in a tastier dish, however, individual fillets can be used if preferred, with a much shorter cooking time.

Nutrition

Fried Rockfish with Sesame, Soy and Ginger