Grilled Fish

Grilled Fish

This mouthwatering roasted fish recipe is a flavor-packed delight, combining crispy pan-fried fish with aromatic spices and fresh vegetables for an unforgettable meal. The secret lies in four essential ingredients—ginger, flower pepper, cumin, and bean paste—which create a rich, savory depth. The fish is first marinated in salt for tenderness, then pan-fried to golden perfection with ginger, flower pepper, and cumin for a fragrant crust. A stir-fry of scallions, chili peppers, garlic paste, and bean paste forms a bold, spicy base, while lotus root adds a satisfying crunch. Simmered together with hot water, the fish absorbs all the bold flavors, resulting in a tender, juicy bite. Finished with fresh scallions and shallots, this dish is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect for spice lovers, this roasted fish brings together crispy texture, fiery heat, and umami richness in every bite!

15 Minutes
Advanced
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

🥩
fish
500g

The aromatics

🧅
lotus root
200g
🧅
scallions
50g
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chili peppers
2 pieces
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shallots
50g

The sauce & seasonings

🧂
ginger
20g (sliced)
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garlic
10g (paste)
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bean paste
2 tbsp
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flower pepper
1 tsp (powder)
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cumin
1 tsp (powder)

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Prepare all the seasonings!

2. Step 2

Step 2
The key to making roasted fish lies in these four essential ingredients, none of which can be omitted!

3. Step 3

Step 3
Clean the fish, remove the gills and internal organs, and cut it open if necessary. Marinate the fish in salt for about 5-10 minutes, then rinse off the salt. Set aside!

4. Step 4

Step 4
Wash and chop the vegetables!

5. Step 5

Step 5
Wash and chop the vegetables, and set aside!

6. Step 6

Step 6
Heat the wok, add sliced ginger, and pan-fry the fish until both sides are golden brown. Sprinkle with flower pepper powder and cumin powder when the fish skin turns golden, then remove from the wok and place on a plate!

7. Step 7

Step 7
Stir-fry the scallions and chili peppers in oil until fragrant!

8. Step 8

Step 8
Add ginger paste and garlic paste, and stir-fry until fragrant. The amount of garlic paste can be adjusted according to personal preference!

9. Step 9

Step 9
Add bean paste and stir-fry until the oil turns red!

10. Step 10

Step 10
Add lotus root and stir-fry briefly, then add an appropriate amount of hot water. (Add hot water to speed up the boiling process.)

11. Step 11

Step 11
Return the pan-fried fish to the wok and cook!

12. Step 12

Step 12
While waiting for the water to boil, add other vegetables to cook. Once the water boils, continue cooking for a few minutes until the vegetables are done, then serve!

13. Step 13

Step 13
Sprinkle the chopped scallions and shallots on top of the fish, and serve!

14. Step 14

Step 14
The dish looks appealing and is ready to eat!

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