THAI BAKED FISH IN GARLIC & CHILI SAUCE
I'm actually posting this here so I can have this available wherever I go. I love this recipe! It's so easy...but great presentation for company. Looks and tastes like you spent hours preparing this. We always double the recipe because if we invite a couple (so 4 of us in all), we eat every bit of BOTH fish...no leftover for later. :( I found the base of this recipe on about.com, but after tinkering, the final recipe is a bit different...better, I think. :) So some pointers: Basil & cilantro: do not mince or chop. Looks much better when whole...like garnish you actually eat. Approx. 2-3 lbs. of a white fish (or two smaller ones) For example, red snapper, rainbow trout or tilapia, fresh or frozen. (defrosted when you are ready to bake) The whole fish, including the head, make for great presentation. I serve this with sticky rice and the green mango salad I posted. If I have time, I'd make tom yum (soup).
Provided by StoryMom
Categories Thai
Time 30m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Stir all marinade/sauce ingredients together in a bowl. Set aside.
- Place fish on a cutting board and score it by making vertical cuts an inch or more apart along the length of fish from head to tail. Turn fish over and do the same on the other side.
- Place fish on a large piece of tin foil or banana leaf. Make sure the foil or leaf is big enough to cover/wrap the fish.
- Drizzle 3 tablespoons (or more) of the marinade/sauce over each fish, covering both sides. Be sure to spoon some into the cuts you've made, as well as into the cavity. Reserve the rest for later.
- Stuff the cavity of the fish with lemon slices and some of the basil and cilantro. (approx. 1/4 to 1/2 cup).
- Bring the long sides of the foil up and over the fish, scrunching it together. Try to keep the foil off the surface of the fish, making a kind of shallow tent over it. Also fold up each end and scrunch to secure. If using banana leaf: Simply fold the sides and ends of the leaf over fish to cover it. With banana leaf, you actually want the leaf to come into contact with the fish, as this adds to the flavor.
- Bake the wrapped fish on a baking sheet or tray and place in the oven. (Fish wrapped in banana leaf will require a dish or tray, as banana leaf is permeable.).
- Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes or longer, depending on the size and thickness of your fish.
- Remove fish from oven and check some of the deeper cuts to see if inner flesh is cooked. If fish still needs more time, return to your oven for up to another 8-10 minutes, or until cooked.
- To finish the fish, remove from oven and open up the foil, scrunching it around the fish to create a kind of bowl. For banana leaf, simply open up the leaf.
- Pour remaining marinade over fish and return to the oven. Turn oven on "Broil" setting, and broil for approximately 5 minutes, or until the fish is nicely browned and crisp-looking. Banana leaves will become quite brown and fragrant. (keep an eye on it it during the broil to keep it from burning).
- Remove from the oven and serve the fish with fresh coriander and basil. Add lemon wedges or slices. (or put fresh lemon slices on top & slices on the side).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.7, Fat 0.7, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 3709.5, Carbohydrate 38.6, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 15.8, Protein 7.6
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Mujahid Bhatti
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion. The fish is elegant and the sauce is delicious. I served it with roasted asparagus and a side of mashed potatoes.
Maila Kadil
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the flavor of the fish and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Abbas gulam
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat fish. My kids loved the sweet and sour sauce, and they ate the fish right up.
rajan parajuli
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook fish, and this recipe didn't disappoint. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served it with roasted potatoes and a side of green beans.
DMH
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The fish is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is to die for. I served it with jasmine rice and a side of sautéed vegetables.
Erefunke Olorisa
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce has a nice balance of heat and flavor. I served it with white rice and a side of cucumber salad.
Deewana Pan
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover fish. I had some salmon fillets that I needed to use up, and this recipe was the perfect solution. The sauce is also great for dipping vegetables.
Nick Ratliff
[email protected]I was really impressed with this recipe. The fish was cooked perfectly and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Leighton Johnson
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are delicious. I served it with brown rice and a side of steamed broccoli.
Xochi Borrayo
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I like to add a little bit of chopped cilantro to the sauce for extra flavor.
Pyari Larki
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to enjoy a delicious, healthy meal without a lot of fuss. I used tilapia fillets, and they cooked perfectly in the sauce.
Tamera Gray
[email protected]This Thai Baked Fish is a keeper! The garlic chili sauce is so flavorful and the fish bakes up perfectly. I served it with jasmine rice and a side of vegetables, and it was a hit with my family.