Garlic Fish Recipe

Name: Garlic Fish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 g white fish fillets, cut into 1 inch chunks; 1 teaspoon ginger paste; 1 teaspoon garlic paste; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons garlic, chopped; 1 tablespoon ginger, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped spring onion, plus; extra spring onion, for garnish; 2 tablespoons fish sauce (I used soya sauce in its place); 1 teaspoon pepper; 1 1/2 teaspoons red chili paste or 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder (cayenne); 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro; 1 tablespoon oil

Servings: persons

250 g white fish fillets, cut into 1 inch chunks
1 teaspoon ginger paste
1 teaspoon garlic paste
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon ginger, chopped
1/2 cup chopped spring onion, plus
extra spring onion, for garnish
2 tablespoons fish sauce (I used soya sauce in its place)
1 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons red chili paste or 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder (cayenne)
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon oil

1
Marinate the fish in the ginger and garlic paste, salt and the lemon juice for a couple of hours.
2
Heat the oil in a wok and then saute the chopped ginger and garlic for 2 minutes.
3
Add the cayenne and the pepper powder.
4
Add the spring onions, salt, sauce and the fish.
5
Cook on high for 2 minutes.
6
Cover and simmer for another few minutes till the fish is cooked and the gravy dry.
7
You may have to cook uncovered to dry it up after a minute or so of covering it cooked.
8
Serve hot garnished with chopped cilantro and chopped spring onions too.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 250 g white fish fillets, cut into 1 inch chunks, 1 teaspoon ginger paste, 1 teaspoon garlic paste, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Garlic 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!

Garlic Fish

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