Black Bean Sauce Fish

Black Bean Sauce Fish

Tender flaky fish topped with a savory black bean sauce and fresh aromatics for an authentic Asian-inspired dish.

⏱ 25 minServes 4Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs white fish fillets (cod or sea bass)
  • 3 tablespoons fermented black beans
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Salt and white pepper to taste seasoning

Directions

  1. 1Rinse fermented black beans and coarsely chop them with minced garlic and ginger.
  2. 2Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and chicken broth in a bowl. Dissolve cornstarch in 2 tablespoons water and add to the mixture.
  3. 3Pat fish fillets dry and season lightly with salt and white pepper.
  4. 4Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and pan-fry fish for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through. Transfer to a serving plate.
  5. 5In the same skillet, stir-fry the black bean mixture for 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. 6Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and stir constantly for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  7. 7Pour the black bean sauce over the cooked fish and garnish with sliced green onions.

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