Pan-Fried Fish in Spicy Tomato Sauce

Pan-fried firm white fish fillets served with a fragrant, simmered spicy tomato, garlic, and shallot sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 493.1 kcals 986.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 20.9 grams 41.8 grams
Fat 24.2 grams 48.4 grams
Protein 47.9 grams 95.8 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
2
tsp
Sugar
null
CondimentsSauces
1
tbsp
1
tbsp
GrainsCereals
30
g
Plain Flour
for dusting
Liquids
1
tbsp
Shaoxing Rice Wine
or dry sherry
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
for seasoning
1
pinch
Pepper
freshly ground
3
tbsp
Garlic
coarsely chopped
1
handful
Basil Leaves
fresh, for garnish
OilsFats
Seafood
450
g
White Fish Fillets
boneless, firm, skinned, and divided into 4 equal pieces
Vegetables
450
g
2
tbsp
Shallots
finely chopped

Steps

  • Pat the fish dry and season with salt, pepper, and a dusting of flour.
  • Drain the tomatoes, reserve half of the juice, and chop the flesh.
  • Heat olive oil in a wok and pan-fry the fish for 3 to 5 minutes per side until brown.
  • Remove the fish and stir-fry the garlic and shallots in one tablespoon of oil for one minute.
  • Add tomatoes, juice, rice wine, soy sauce, chilli bean sauce, and sugar, then simmer for five minutes.
  • Pour the sauce over the fish, garnish with basil, and serve.