This Spicy Sichuan Roasted Fish is a bold, flavorful dish that combines tender, marinated fish with a fiery, aromatic vegetable topping. The fish is first seasoned with scallions, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, and cooking wine, then coated in a spicy blend of chili powder, Sichuan peppercorns, cumin, and black pepper for deep, complex heat. Roasted until crispy, it’s then smothered with stir-fried vegetables tossed in a fragrant mix of dried chilies, fermented chili bean paste, and more Sichuan peppercorns—creating a mouthwatering umami-spicy finish. Perfect for spice lovers, this dish delivers crispy skin, succulent fish, and a punch of Sichuan flavors in every bite. Serve hot for an unforgettable meal!
Ingredients
- fish
- scallions
- ginger
- garlic
- chili peppers
- Sichuan peppercorns
- vegetables
- fermented bean paste with chili
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare a fish, cut it open from the back, and make incisions on the back to allow the flavors to penetrate. Cut off the tail if it is too long.
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Step 2
Place scallions, ginger, and garlic inside the fish belly as shown in the picture.
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Step 3
Add 3 tablespoons of cooking wine and 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, then add 1 tablespoon of salt. Rub the mixture evenly on both sides of the fish and marinate for more than 30 minutes.
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Step 4
While the fish is marinating, prepare the vegetables.
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Step 5
Mix 3 tablespoons of chili powder, 1 tablespoon of Sichuan peppercorn powder, 1 tablespoon of black pepper powder, 2 tablespoons of cumin powder, and 1 tablespoon of salt.
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Step 6
Apply the mixed seasoning and oil to the fish, preheat the oven to 250 degrees, and bake for 25 minutes.
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Step 7
Heat a large amount of oil, then add scallions, ginger, garlic, dried chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, chili bean paste, and fermented bean paste with chili, and stir-fry until fragrant. Add the vegetables and stir-fry until they are 80% cooked.
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Step 8
Cover the fish with the stir-fried vegetables and continue to bake in the oven at 250 degrees for 15 minutes.
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Step 9
Remove from the oven and serve. The flavor of the roasted fish mixed with the spicy and savory flavor of the fermented bean paste is unbeatable.
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