Pan-Fried Chili-Garlic Fish
Sometimes fish can be bland, but this pan-fried chili-garlic fish is anything but. The garlic’s strong flavor balances the chili’s heat, making the fish taste incredible.
Ingredients
For the fish
For the rest of the dish
Directions
- 1
Slice the fish into ½-inch thick pieces, season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
- 2
Heat oil in a pan over medium-low heat, enough to cover the surface. Add the chili and garlic, frying until fragrant. Once it starts sizzling, add a bit of salt and let the chili and garlic crisp up.
- 3
Drain the oil from the chili and garlic, then return the oil to the pan to fry the fish.
- 4
Place the fish in the pan and let it cook until the edges turn white, about 2 minutes per side, until golden. Remove any excess oil.
- 5
Add the crispy garlic and chili back in, mixing everything together. Finally, add some sugar to balance the flavor. Garnish with spring onions and serve!
