Chilli Lime Fish

Published on 13 October 2024 at 18:23

Ingredients

 

Fish:

  • 330g Fish fillets
  • 1/4 cup rice flour 
  • 2 tbsp canola oil

Sauce:

  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 garlic cloves , 2 tsp ginger, 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • 2 tbsp sriracha
  • 2 tsp light soy sauce 
  • 3 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp coriander
  • 1 tbsp large red chilli , finely sliced
  • Lime wedges
  • Sauté aromatics – In the same pan, add sesame oil on medium heat. Cook garlic, chilli and ginger until golden – about 20 seconds.Sauce – Add everything else except lime juice. Stir, simmer, then reduce until syrupy – about 2 minutes. Add lime juice and stir. (If sauce gets too thick, add

    Instructions

    • Dust fish – Sprinkle with salt, dust with rice flour, shake off excess.
    • Cook fish – In a non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook the fish until golden on each side then remove to a plate.
    • Fish cooking times – Thin fillets 1 cm / 2/5" thick: 1 1/2 minutes each side; thicker fillets 1.5 – 1.75cm / 0.6 – 0.75" thick 2 minutes each side) or until the internal temperature is 55°C / 130°F. Remove fish to a plate and set aside.

    Sauce:

    • Sauté aromatics – In the same pan, add sesame oil on medium heat. Cook garlic, chilli and ginger until golden – about 20 seconds.
    • Sauce – Add everything else except lime juice. Stir, simmer, then reduce until syrupy – about 2 minutes. Add lime juice and stir. (If sauce gets too thick, add water)
    • Coat fish – Return fish into sauce, turning to coat in the sauce.
    • Serve over rice, with garnishes of choice