Braised Yellow Croaker
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Braised Yellow Croaker

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person 4 servings
Recipe
Braised Yellow Croaker

About This Recipe

This Pan-Fried Yellow Croaker with Rich Bean Sauce is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender fish with a savory, aromatic sauce. Fresh yellow croaker is marinated with ginger, scallions, and cooking wine to enhance its natural sweetness, then pan-fried to golden perfection for a crispy exterior. The magic happens when minced garlic and fragrant bean paste are stir-fried into a luscious sauce, balanced with a touch of sugar and light soy sauce. Simmered gently, the fish absorbs the rich flavors while staying tender and flaky. Finished with a glossy, thickened sauce and a sprinkle of fresh scallion flowers, this dish delivers a perfect harmony of textures—crispy, soft, and luxuriously saucy. A must-try for seafood lovers craving bold, umami-packed flavors!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • yellow croaker 300g
The aromatics
  • ginger 20g
  • scallion 30g
  • garlic 10g
The sauce & seasonings
  • peanut oil 2 tbsp
  • bean paste 1 tbsp
  • sugar 1 tsp
  • light soy sauce 1 tbsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Slice the ginger into thin strips, cut the white part of the scallion into small sections, cut the scallion leaves into small scallion flowers, and mince the garlic. Clean the yellow croaker, remove the scales and internal organs, and wash it. Place it in a large plate, add ginger strips, scallion sections, and cooking wine, and marinate for 10 minutes.
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Step 2
Heat a wok with peanut oil, and when it’s hot, add the marinated yellow croaker and fry until both sides are golden brown. Remove the fish and drain the oil.
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Step 3
Step 3
Reheat the wok, add the remaining peanut oil, and when it’s 30% hot, add the minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant. Add the bean paste and stir-fry evenly, then add an appropriate amount of water. Next, add sugar and light soy sauce to the wok, and after it boils, add the fried yellow croaker. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes, then remove the fish and place it on a plate. Thicken the remaining sauce and pour it over the fish, sprinkle with scallion flowers, and serve.
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Step 4
Step 4
Characteristics: The fish is tender and soft, but not mushy, and the sauce is rich and thick.

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