Szechuan Style Fish

Szechuan Style Fish is a vibrant and spicy dish that showcases tender fish fillets simmered in a bold and aromatic sauce. The combination of Szechuan peppercorns, garlic, and ginger creates a delightful explosion of flavors that will transport your taste buds straight to China.

Ingredients

• White fish fillets (like tilapia or cod) - 300 grams
• Szechuan peppercorns - 1 teaspoon
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic, minced - 4 cloves
• Ginger, minced - 1 tablespoon
• Scallions, chopped - 2 stalks
• Red bell pepper, sliced - 1 medium
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Chili paste - 1 teaspoon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Vegetable broth - 200 milliliters
• Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
• Water - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish - a handful

Steps

1. 1. Begin by preparing the fish fillets. Pat them dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
2. 2. In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry and set aside.
3. 3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the Szechuan peppercorns and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. 4. Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook for another minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
5. 5. Add the sliced red bell pepper and chopped scallions to the skillet, and cook for 2-3 minutes until they soften slightly.
6. 6. Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste, sugar, and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
7. 7. Gently add the fish fillets to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
8. 8. Slowly add the cornstarch slurry to the skillet while stirring to thicken the sauce. Let it cook for another 2 minutes.
9. 9. Drizzle the sesame oil over the dish and toss gently to combine.
10. 10. Serve the Szechuan Style Fish hot, garnished with fresh cilantro on top.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 16 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and satiety.
• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids from fish, beneficial for heart health.

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