Spiced Fish and Shrimp Recipe

Name: Spiced Fish and Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small onion, roughly chopped; 2 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled; 1 oz (30g) dried shrimp; 2 fresh hot red chiles, seeded and roughly chopped; 1 tsp shrimp paste; 1/2 cup plus 5 tbsp peanut oil; 1 red onion, peeled and thinly sliced; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 cup canned baby corn; 12 oz (350g) firm white fish fillets, such as monkfish, skinned and cut into bite-size pieces; 16 large shrimp, peeled and deveined; Hot cooked rice noodles, to serve

Servings: persons

1 small onion, roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled
1 oz (30g) dried shrimp
2 fresh hot red chiles, seeded and roughly chopped
1 tsp shrimp paste
1/2 cup plus 5 tbsp peanut oil
1 red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 cup canned baby corn
12 oz (350g) firm white fish fillets, such as monkfish, skinned and cut into bite-size pieces
16 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Hot cooked rice noodles, to serve

1
Puree the onion, garlic, dried shrimp, chiles, and shrimp paste in a blender.
2
Add 1/2 cup of the oil and process until smooth.
3
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok over medium-low heat.
4
Add the onion mixture and cook, stirring often, about 10 minutes, or until relatively dry.
5
Transfer to a bowl.
6
Wipe out the wok.
7
Add 2 tbsp oil and heat over high heat.
8
Add the onion and stir-fry for 1 minute.
9
Add the red and green peppers and stir-fry for 3 minutes.
10
Add the baby corn and stir-fry for 1 minute more, until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
11
Transfer to a plate.
12
Add the remaining 1 tbsp of oil to the wok and heat.
13
Add the fish and shrimp and stir-fry for 2 minutes, or until opaque.
14
Return the onion mixture and vegetables to the wok and stir-fry about 1 minute.
15
Serve hot.

732

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

112

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small onion, roughly chopped, 2 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled, 1 oz (30g) dried shrimp, 2 fresh hot red chiles, seeded and roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Spiced Fish and Shrimp 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!

Spiced Fish and Shrimp

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Variations & substitutions

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