Sauteed Fish with Thai Coriander Chili Sauce
Elevate your seafood dinner with this irresistible Sauteed Fish with Thai Coriander Chili Sauce—a vibrant dish bursting with bold, Southeast Asian flavors. Tender, golden-brown white fish fillets are pan-seared to perfection, then drizzled in a fragrant sauce made from zesty lime juice, savory fish sauce, and a touch of sweet brown sugar. Fresh coriander (cilantro) and fiery Thai red chilies create an aromatic harmony, while a hint of garlic ties it all together. In just 30 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknights yet impressive enough for special occasions. Serve over steamed jasmine rice for a restaurant-quality Thai-inspired meal that's sure to wow.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces white fish fillets (e.g., cod, tilapia, or snapper)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped
- 2 pieces Thai red chili, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Pat the fish fillets dry with a paper towel, then season both sides with salt and black pepper.
Lightly coat the fish fillets in all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Place the fish fillets in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
In a small bowl, mix the fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and water until the sugar is dissolved. Set aside.
Using the same skillet, reduce the heat to low and add the garlic and Thai red chilies. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Add the fish sauce mixture to the skillet and simmer for 1-2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Stir in the chopped coriander and immediately remove the skillet from heat.
Plate the cooked fish fillets and drizzle the coriander chili sauce generously over the top.
Serve hot with steamed jasmine rice or vegetables on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
241 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 11.4 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 1193 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.6 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 26.1 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.0 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 577 mg | 12% | |
*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.
