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Salt and Pepper Fish

Cultural Context

Salt and Pepper Fish is a popular dish in Chinese cuisine, particularly in Cantonese cooking. It showcases the use of simple yet bold flavors, emphasizing the freshness of the fish. Traditionally served as a main course, it is often enjoyed with rice and vegetables. In modern times, variations of this dish have gained popularity globally, with many adapting the recipe to include different types of fish or adding their own twist with spices and herbs.

ChineseCNmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
adobo seasoning
3 jumbo Maggi cubes
garlic powder
parsley flakes (optional)
fresh lemon
1 teaspoon tomato paste
8-9 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup water
4 habanero peppers
ginger (sliced)

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Arrowroot powder is a healthier thickener, while all-purpose flour is more economical.

fish fillets

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: pollock

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while pollock is a more affordable fish.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is a budget-friendly alternative.

sesame seeds

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds offer a similar crunch, while sunflower seeds are often less expensive.

1

Prepare the ingredients: gather adobo seasoning, 3 jumbo Maggi cubes, garlic powder, parsley flakes, fresh lemon, tomato paste, creamy peanut butter, water, habanero peppers, and sliced ginger.

2

In a blender, combine 8-9 tablespoons of creamy peanut butter, 1 teaspoon of tomato paste, sliced ginger, and 4 habanero peppers.

3

Add water and the 3 jumbo Maggi cubes to the blender. Sprinkle in garlic powder and adobo seasoning to taste.

4

Cut the fresh lemon in half and squeeze the juice into the blender, ensuring to extract all the juice.

5

Blend the mixture until smooth, checking the consistency and spiciness as desired.

6

Coat the fish with the blended sauce thoroughly, ensuring every part is covered.

7

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

8

Spray a baking dish with canola spray to prevent sticking.

9

Place the coated fish in the baking dish, ensuring they are well spaced and not overcrowded.

10

Add any remaining sauce from the blender to the fish in the baking dish for extra flavor.

Cooking Techniques

fryingsautéing

Equipment Needed

blenderbaking dish

Spice Level:

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Allergens

fishsoy

Also Known As

Salt and Pepper SnapperSalt and Pepper Sole

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