Best Tiny Cooking Ideas 🐟 How To Make Fried Fish Braised in Sweet Sour Chili Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 fillets Fish Fillets (fresh, skinless (cod, tilapia, or halibut))
• 1 whole Lemon (juiced; zest optional for extra aroma)
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra‑virgin, for marinating)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt (kosher or sea salt)
• 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika (sweet paprika)
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric Powder (ground)
• 0.25 teaspoon Chili Powder (adjust to desired heat)
• 0.5 medium Onion (thinly sliced)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 stalk Lemongrass (white part only, finely minced)
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Coriander (chopped)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 400°F (200°C) and let it preheat while you prepare the fish.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 400°F

2. Make the Marinade

   In a mixing bowl combine olive oil, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, paprika, turmeric, chili powder, minced garlic, minced lemongrass, and chopped coriander. Stir until a smooth paste forms.

   Time: PT5M

3. Prepare the Fish

   Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels. Place them on a parchment‑lined baking sheet. Brush both sides generously with the prepared marinade, then sprinkle any remaining dry spices over the top.

   Time: PT5M

4. Add Aromatics

   Scatter the thinly sliced onion over and around the fillets. This adds moisture and flavor as the fish bakes.

   Time: PT2M

5. Bake the Fish

   Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout.

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: 400°F

6. Rest and Serve

   Remove the fish from the oven, let it rest for 5 minutes, then garnish with a little extra fresh coriander and a lemon wedge.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

25 g

Carbohydrates

5 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

1 g