Asian Recipes

Seared Fish With A Fresh Herb Topping

by TheWeekly  /   June 29, 2017

Yield
2 Servings
Prep Time
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Cook Time
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Difficulty Level
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Kaffir lime leaves, torch ginger bud, chilli and shallots transform this simple fish dish into a delicious restaurant-style meal.

Ingredients

Steps

01.

Prepare the herb topping. Finely slice the torch ginger, kaffir lime leaves, red chilli and shallots. Put aside.

02.

Prepare the fish. If buying a whole fish, choose one with firm, shiny skin and pink gills. If buying fish steak, choose one with firm, translucent flesh.

03.

Rub a little salt over the fish and rinse off. Dry with paper towel.

04.

Heat a frying pan with a small amount of vegetable oil. When hot, sear the fish lightly, pressing down with a spatula one side at a time.

05.

Remove fish and put on a plate.

06.

Top with sliced fresh herbs.

07.

Serve immediately with a drizzle of light soya sauce and a squeeze of lime juice.

08.

If you want to add cooked vegetables, just wilt them in the already heated pan and serve with a bit of soya sauce.

Chef’s Tip: You can serve this seared fish with a small mound of brown rice and some greens, steamed or left raw as a salad.

Recipe: Sylvia Tan / Photo: Ng Sor Luan / The Straits Times