Description
A flavorful and quick recipe for Ginger Onion Fried Sea Bass featuring tender sea bass fillets stir-fried with aromatic ginger, onion, and garlic, enhanced by a savory blend of soy sauce, rice wine, and sesame oil. Perfect for a healthy and delicious dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Sea Bass and Seasoning
- 4 fillets sea bass (about 6 ounces each)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Cooking Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely chopped
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Garnish
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Season the Fish: Begin by patting the sea bass fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt and pepper to enhance the natural flavors of the fish.
- Heat the Oil: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking, to ensure a good sear on the fish.
- Sauté Ginger and Onion: Add the chopped ginger and sliced onion to the pan. Stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes until the onions are translucent and the ginger releases its fragrance, creating a flavorful base.
- Cook the Sea Bass: Push the ginger and onion mixture to the side of the skillet. Carefully place the sea bass fillets in the center of the skillet, cooking for about 4 minutes on one side without moving, allowing a golden crust to form.
- Flip and Add Garlic: Gently flip the fillets over using a spatula. Add the minced garlic to the oil and vegetables. Cook for another 3-4 minutes until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Add Sauce: Drizzle the soy sauce, rice wine, and sesame oil over the sea bass. Let it simmer for an additional minute so all the flavors meld perfectly.
- Serve and Garnish: Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the sea bass to a serving plate. Top with the ginger and onion mixture and garnish with chopped green onions for a fresh finish.
Notes
- Patting the fish dry before cooking is crucial for a good sear.
- Use fresh ginger for the best aromatic flavor.
- Rice wine can be substituted with dry sherry if rice wine is unavailable.
- Do not move the sea bass while cooking on one side to ensure a crispy texture.
- Adjust salt carefully as soy sauce adds saltiness.
- Serve with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (approximately 6 ounces)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
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