Sweetlip Fillets With Tamarind

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 11
Tangy Sweetlip Fillets With Tamarind
in Seafood

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 kg fish fillet , of your choice
4 garlic cloves , finely sliced
3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon palm sugar ( shaved )
1/2 cup tamarind juice
2 teaspoons chopped ginger
oil ( for frying )
finely sliced red chile , and green onions for decoration

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
375
Sugar
6g
Fat
14g
Sweetlip fillets are a type of fish found in the waters of Australia. They have a mild, sweet flavor and a firm, flaky texture which makes them perfect for frying. This recipe uses tamarind which is a sour fruit commonly found in Asian cuisine. The tamarind gives a tangy flavor to the fish, and when paired with ginger and garlic, makes for a delicious and fragrant dish. The recipe is easy to follow and can be a quick and satisfying meal for any seafood lover.

Instructions

1.In a small saucepan, mix together the tamarind juice, fish sauce, and palm sugar and cook over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is reduced by half.
2.Heat oil in a large frying pan over high heat and add sliced garlic and chopped ginger, sauté for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
3.Add the fish fillets and teriyaki sauce, and fry until the fish is browned and crispy on both sides.
4.Drizzle the cooked tamarind sauce over the fish and toss to coat.
5.Top the fish with sliced chilies and green onions and serve hot.

PROS

Sweetlip fillets are a sustainable seafood choice and are a good source of lean protein and important nutrients.

The tangy tamarind sauce gives a unique and delicious flavor profile to the dish.

CONS

Sweetlip fillets can sometimes have a strong fishy taste which may not appeal to everyone.

The recipe requires deep-frying the fish which can make the dish high in calories and fat content.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Sweetlip fillets are low in saturated fat and high in omega-3 fatty acids which are important for maintaining heart health and reducing inflammation in the body. Tamarind contains antioxidants and has been linked to lowering blood pressure and aiding digestion.

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