Pan-fried Pomfret with Soy Sauce 豉油皇煎䱽魚

A simple yet elegant dish featuring a whole pomfret, pan-fried to crispy perfection and then drizzled with a savory, aromatic soy sauce dressing. Quick to prepare and full of flavor.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• Whole pomfret, cleaned and scored: 1 (about 500-600g)
• Salt: 1 tsp
• White pepper: 0.5 tsp
• Cooking oil: 3-4 tbsp
• Ginger, julienned: 3 slices
• Scallions, julienned: 2 stalks
• Light soy sauce: 3 tbsp
• Sugar: 1 tsp
• Water: 2 tbsp
• Sesame oil: 0.5 tsp

Steps

1. Pat the pomfret very dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and white pepper.
2. Heat cooking oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully place the fish in the pan.
3. Pan-fry for 6-8 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Avoid turning too frequently to get a crispy skin.
4. While the fish is frying, prepare the soy sauce dressing by mixing light soy sauce, sugar, water, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
5. Once the fish is cooked, transfer it to a serving plate.
6. Sprinkle the julienned ginger and scallions over the hot fish.
7. Heat the soy sauce dressing briefly in the pan or microwave until warm, then pour it evenly over the fish, ginger, and scallions. Serve immediately.

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