Low Sodium Garlic Butter Bangus Belly
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this Low Sodium Garlic Butter Bangus Belly—a heart-friendly twist on a Filipino classic. Featuring tender bangus belly fillets cooked to perfection in olive oil, this recipe delivers a rich burst of flavor without excess sodium. The fillets are generously drizzled with a fragrant garlic butter sauce enhanced by zesty lemon juice, fresh parsley, and a subtle hint of black pepper. Perfect for seafood lovers seeking a healthier alternative, this dish is quick and easy to prepare, taking only 35 minutes from start to finish. Serve it with lemon wedges for an irresistible citrusy finish that pairs beautifully with the buttery fish. Ideal for a light yet satisfying meal, this recipe will turn any family dinner into an unforgettable culinary experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Bangus (milkfish) belly fillets
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 6 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt substitute
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 4 pieces Lemon wedges
Instructions
Rinse the bangus belly fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Place the fillets on a plate and sprinkle with the freshly ground black pepper and salt substitute on both sides. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the bangus fillets, skin side down, and cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the skin is crispy and golden brown.
Carefully flip the fillets and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the meat is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
While the fish is cooking, melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook gently, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant but not browned, about 2 minutes.
Remove the garlic butter from heat and stir in the lemon juice.
Once the bangus fillets are cooked, transfer them to a serving platter. Drizzle the warm garlic butter sauce over the top.
Garnish the dish with chopped fresh parsley for a burst of color and flavor.
Serve the Low Sodium Garlic Butter Bangus Belly with lemon wedges on the side for an extra citrusy kick.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1506 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 124.2 g | 159% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.4 g | 222% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 364 mg | 121% | |
| Sodium | 296 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.2 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | ||
| Protein | 90.1 g | 180% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.0 mcg | 100% | |
| Calcium | 154 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 3274 mg | 70% | |
*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.
