A crispy, aromatic, and restaurant-style fish dish infused with fresh ginger and sweet onions—simple yet packed with flavor!
🕒 Time & Servings
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Prep: 10 minutes
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Cook: 15 minutes
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Serves: 2–3
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Diet: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
🛒 Ingredients
For the Fish:
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2–3 sea bass fillets (skin on or off)
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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½ tsp paprika (optional)
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2 tbsp cornstarch or all-purpose flour
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2–3 tbsp olive oil or neutral oil
For Ginger Onion Topping:
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1 tbsp oil
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1 medium onion, thinly sliced
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1½ tbsp fresh ginger, julienned or grated
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2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tsp sesame oil
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1 tsp honey or sugar
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2 tbsp water or fish stock
Garnish (Optional):
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Spring onions
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Fresh cilantro
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Lemon wedges
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Fish
Pat fish dry. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Lightly coat both sides with cornstarch or flour.
Step 2: Fry the Fish
Heat oil in a pan over medium-high.
Place fish skin-side down (if using skin-on).
Fry for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
Remove and set aside.
Step 3: Make Ginger Onion Topping
In the same pan, add 1 tbsp oil.
Add onions and sauté until soft and slightly caramelized (3–4 minutes).
Add ginger and garlic—cook for 30 seconds.
Stir in soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, and water.
Simmer for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 4: Assemble
Place fried sea bass on a plate.
Spoon ginger-onion mixture on top.
Garnish with spring onions, cilantro, and lemon.
🍽 Serving Ideas
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With steamed rice
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With sautéed greens
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With mashed potatoes
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With lemon-herb quinoa
❓ Q & A
Q1: Can I use frozen sea bass?
Yes! Thaw fully and pat dry before frying.
Q2: Can I bake instead of frying?
Yes. Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway.
Q3: What other fish can I use?
Snapper, cod, tilapia, or halibut work well.
Q4: How do I make it spicy?
Add chili flakes, fresh red chilies, or chili oil.
Q5: Is this recipe healthy?
Yes! It’s high-protein, low-carb, and rich in omega-3s.
Q6: Can I make it gluten-free?
Yes—use cornstarch and gluten-free soy sauce (tamari).
Q7: Can I air-fry this?
Yes! Air-fry at 180°C (350°F) for 10–12 minutes.