Fragrant Fish Recipe

Name: Fragrant Fish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 scallions finely chopped; 1 clove garlic minced; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root minced; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon chinese chili paste OR hot chili oil; 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1 pound cod fillets or Chilean sea bass or other white; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 tablespoon canola oil or other veg oil

Servings: persons

2 scallions finely chopped
1 clove garlic minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger root minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon chinese chili paste OR hot chili oil
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup water
1 pound cod fillets or Chilean sea bass or other white
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon canola oil or other veg oil

1
In a nonreactive container, combine the scallions, garlic, gingerroot, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, chili paste or oil, vinegar, sugar and water. Set aside.
2
Slice the fish fillet, if necessary, into 1/2 inch thick slices. Spread cornstarch on a plate and dredge fish in it.
3
In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. When the pan is hot, cook the fish in batches for a couple of minutes per side, or until almost cooked through. Remove from the pan and keep warm while cooking the remaining fish.
4
Put the sauce into the pan in which the fish was cooked. Simmer for a couple of minutes until slightly thickened. Then put the fish back in the pan and warm gently in the sauce for 2 minutes, or until cooked through.
5
Paper. It'sgood with rice and I like to add some steamed broccoli in with the sauce.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 scallions finely chopped, 1 clove garlic minced, 1 tablespoon fresh ginger root minced, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Fragrant Fish falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Fragrant Fish

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Variations & substitutions

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