Low Carb Garlic Butter Bangus Belly
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Low Carb Garlic Butter Bangus Belly, a quick and satisfying meal that's high in flavor and low in carbs. This Filipino-inspired dish features tender, crispy-skinned bangus (milkfish) belly, marinated in a zesty blend of fresh lemon juice, soy sauce, and seasonings. Pan-seared to perfection, the fillets are then bathed in a luxurious garlic butter sauce infused with a hint of optional red chili flakes for a spicy kick. Topped with fresh parsley, this recipe is a perfect balance of richness and brightness, making it a wonderful choice for health-conscious food lovers. Ready in just 25 minutes, it pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables or a crisp side salad for a wholesome, guilt-free meal packed with protein and flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Bangus (milkfish) belly fillets
- 50 grams Unsalted butter
- 6 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
Start by patting the bangus belly fillets dry with paper towels to ensure they're free of moisture, which helps the skin crisp up during cooking.
In a small bowl, mix the lemon juice, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Rub this mixture over the bangus belly fillets, ensuring they're evenly coated. Let them marinate for at least 5 minutes.
In a large non-stick frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Carefully place the bangus belly fillets in the pan, skin-side down. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
Flip the fillets over and let them cook for another 2-3 minutes until the meat is fully cooked and opaque. Remove the fillets from the pan and set them aside.
In the same pan, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter. Let it melt completely and then stir in the minced garlic, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and slightly golden.
Add the optional red chili flakes for a spicy kick and stir them with the garlic butter.
Return the bangus belly fillets to the pan and spoon the garlic butter over them. Let them simmer for another minute to absorb the flavors.
Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the fillets before serving for a fresh, herbaceous finish.
Serve the garlic butter bangus belly hot, and enjoy this delightful low-carb meal with steamed vegetables or a fresh side salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1665 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 131.1 g | 168% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.4 g | 222% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 411 mg | 137% | |
| Sodium | 2122 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.3 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.0 g | ||
| Protein | 113.5 g | 227% | |
| Vitamin D | 25.0 mcg | 125% | |
| Calcium | 170 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1758 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
