Stir-Fried Eight-Banner Fish

This delicious Eight-Band Fish Stir-Fry is a flavorful and aromatic dish that combines tender fish with bold spices for a mouthwatering meal. The recipe starts by blanching the fish in salted water with cooking wine to remove any fishy taste, ensuring a clean and fresh flavor. A fragrant stir-fry of scallions, ginger, and garlic forms the base, enhanced by spicy garlic chili sauce for a rich, umami-packed kick. The fish is quickly stir-fried in this savory sauce, then seasoned with soy sauce, sugar, salt, and cooking wine for a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and spicy. Finished with fresh cilantro stems for a bright, herbal note, this dish is a quick yet impressive weeknight dinner. The high-heat cooking method locks in the fish’s delicate texture while infusing it with bold flavors. Perfect for seafood lovers who enjoy a touch of heat, this Eight-Band Fish Stir-Fry is a must-try for an easy, restaurant-quality meal at home.