Pan-fried Rock Cod Fillet with XO Sauce XO醬煎石斑魚柳

Succulent rock cod fillets pan-fried to a golden crisp, then generously topped with a rich, savory, and slightly spicy homemade XO sauce. A luxurious dish perfect for seafood lovers.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 2 pcs rock cod fillets (about 150g each)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• 3 tbsp XO sauce
• 1 tbsp chopped spring onion (for garnish)

Steps

1. Pat the rock cod fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and white pepper. Dust lightly with cornstarch.
2. Heat cooking oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully place the fish fillets in the pan.
3. Pan-fry for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove fish from pan and set aside.
4. In the same pan (or a clean one), add XO sauce and stir-fry briefly for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Place the pan-fried fish fillets onto a serving dish. Spoon the fragrant XO sauce over the fish. Garnish with chopped spring onion.

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