Thai Baked Fish In Garlic & Chili Sauce Recipe

Name: Thai Baked Fish In Garlic & Chili Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs whole white fish, cleaned (descale but leave head and tail on for presentation); 1 bunch fresh cilantro (to taste and for serving presentation); 1 bunch fresh basil (to taste and for serving presentation); 2 lemons (1 sliced for baking, 1 wedged for serving-if you want); aluminum foil or banana leaf; MARINADE or SAUCE; 4 tablespoons oyster sauce; 4 tablespoons soy sauce; 8 -10 garlic cloves, minced; 1 inch fresh ginger, minced (more if you like the taste); 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon lime juice or 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 -3 red chili peppers, sliced or 2 teaspoons thai chili-garlic sauce, depending on how spicy you like it

Servings: persons

2 -3 lbs whole white fish, cleaned (descale but leave head and tail on for presentation)
1 bunch fresh cilantro (to taste and for serving presentation)
1 bunch fresh basil (to taste and for serving presentation)
2 lemons (1 sliced for baking, 1 wedged for serving-if you want)
aluminum foil or banana leaf
MARINADE or SAUCE
4 tablespoons oyster sauce
4 tablespoons soy sauce
8 -10 garlic cloves, minced
1 inch fresh ginger, minced (more if you like the taste)
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon lime juice or 1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 -3 red chili peppers, sliced or 2 teaspoons thai chili-garlic sauce, depending on how spicy you like it

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["Preheat oven to 375 degrees.", "Stir all marinade/sauce ingredients together in a bowl. Set aside.", "Place fish on a cutting board and score it by making vertical cuts an inch or more apart along the length of fish from head to tail. Turn fish over and do the same on the other side.", "Place fish on a large piece of tin foil or banana leaf. Make sure the foil or leaf is big enough to cover/wrap the fish.", "Drizzle 3 tablespoons (or more) of the marinade/sauce over each fish, covering both sides. Be sure to spoon some into the cuts you've made, as well as into the cavity. Reserve the rest for later.", "Stuff the cavity of the fish with lemon slices and some of the basil and cilantro. (approx. 1/4 to 1/2 cup).", "Bring the long sides of the foil up and over the fish, scrunching it together. Try to keep the foil off the surface of the fish, making a kind of shallow tent over it. Also fold up each end and scrunch to secure. If using banana leaf: Simply fold the sides and ends of the leaf over fish to cover it. With banana leaf, you actually want the leaf to come into contact with the fish, as this adds to the flavor.", "Bake the wrapped fish on a baking sheet or tray and place in the oven. (Fish wrapped in banana leaf will require a dish or tray, as banana leaf is permeable.).", "Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or longer, depending on the size and thickness of your fish.", "Remove fish from oven and check some of the deeper cuts to see if inner flesh is cooked. If fish still needs more time, return to your oven for up to another 8-10 minutes, or until cooked.", "To finish the fish, remove from oven and open up the foil, scrunching it around the fish to create a kind of bowl. For banana leaf, simply open up the leaf.", "Pour remaining marinade over fish and return to the oven. Turn oven on ""Broil"" setting, and broil for approximately 5 minutes, or until the fish is nicely browned and crisp-looking. Banana leaves will become quite brown and fragrant. (keep an eye on it it during the broil to keep it from burning).", "Remove from the oven and serve the fish with fresh coriander and basil. Add lemon wedges or slices. (or put fresh lemon slices on top & slices on the side)."]

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -3 lbs whole white fish, cleaned (descale but leave head and tail on for presentation), 1 bunch fresh cilantro (to taste and for serving presentation), 1 bunch fresh basil (to taste and for serving presentation), 2 lemons (1 sliced for baking, 1 wedged for serving-if you want), and more.

Yes, Thai Baked Fish In Garlic & Chili Sauce 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.

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Thai Baked Fish In Garlic & Chili Sauce

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