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Ginger Soy Fish Recipe

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A quick and flavorful Ginger Soy Fish recipe featuring tender halibut fillets pan-fried in a ginger-infused oil and topped with a savory soy sauce glaze. Perfect for a light and delicious meal ready in just 20 minutes.

Ingredients

Fish

  • 12 oz (350g) halibut fish fillet or other white fish
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Ginger

  • 2-inch (5 cm) ginger, peeled, sliced, and cut into thin strips

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 3 dashes ground white pepper

Other

  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped scallions

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Fish: Cut the fish into thick, bite-sized pieces. Coat each piece evenly with cornstarch and set aside to ensure a light crust when cooked.
  2. Slice the Ginger: Peel the ginger and slice it into thin strips to infuse flavor during cooking and for garnish.
  3. Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, water, sugar, sesame oil, and ground white pepper. Stir well until the sugar dissolves completely.
  4. Heat the Oil and Infuse Ginger: Heat cooking oil in a non-stick skillet or a well-seasoned wok over medium-high heat. Add the ginger strips and stir-fry until they turn light brown and fragrant. Remove the ginger from the oil and set aside, preserving the ginger-infused oil for frying the fish.
  5. Pan-fry the Fish: In the same skillet with the ginger-infused oil, cook the fish pieces over medium-high heat. Fry each side until it turns light to golden brown, handling gently with a spatula, tongs, or long cooking chopsticks to prevent breaking.
  6. Add the Sauce and Finish Cooking: Pour the prepared sauce over the fish and allow it to bubble and thicken slightly. Once the sauce is bubbling, turn off the heat to avoid overcooking.
  7. Serve: Plate the fish, topping it with the fried ginger strips and chopped scallions. Serve immediately alongside steamed rice for a complete meal.

Notes

  • You can substitute halibut with other white fish such as cod, snapper, or sole.
  • Be gentle when turning the fish during frying to keep the fillets intact.
  • If you prefer less oil, use a non-stick pan and reduce the cooking oil slightly.
  • Serving suggestion: pair with steamed jasmine rice or your favorite steamed vegetables.

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