Cod Fillet in Lemon Grass Shallot Sauce

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   Preparation for sauce:

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   Combine lemon grass, sliced shallots and garlic and pound till very fine in pestle and mortar.

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   Add oyster sauce, chicken bouillon and sugar and mix well.

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   Scoop up 1 tablespoon to marinate the cod fillet.

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   Heat sauce pan with oil and add the remainder of the mixture and saute till fragrant.

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   Turn off heat.

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   Set the pan aside.

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   Grill Cod fillet:

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   Marinate cod fillet with 1 table spoon of the uncooked sauce mixture for 30 to 40 minutes, uncovered at room temperature.

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    Spray a light coat of vegetable oil into the grill pan.

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    Heat the grill pan and place the cod fillets on the pan.

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    Cook the fish for 3 minutes on each side or until lightly brown.

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    Check the center of the fish for doneness.

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    The color should be barely opaque.

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    Remove the fish from the grill pan and transfer to serving plate.

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    Heat up the cooked sauce mixture in the sauce pan and pour onto the cod fillets and serve immediately.

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    I served the cod with bean sprout shoots and crusty freshly baked baguette.

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    For those who do not like green taste of fresh bean sprout shoots, lightly stir fry it with garlic and oyster sauce.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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