This vibrant Thai-style stir-fry transforms humble gemfish into a restaurant-quality dish with minimal effort. The delicate white fish is quickly cooked alongside crisp green beans and earthy button mushrooms, all coated in a fragrant sauce made from fish sauce, sugar, and aromatics. The dish balances salty, sweet, and spicy notes, with a final crunch from toasted peanuts and fresh chilies. It&# 226;ÂÂs an excellent choice for a weeknight dinner or a light appetizer for gatherings. Serve over steamed jasmine rice to soak up every drop of the flavorful sauce. The combination of texturesâÂÂtender fish, crunchy vegetables, and nutty garnishâÂÂmakes this a satisfying and colorful meal that highlights the freshness of the ingredients.
Thai Style Gemfish, With Beans & Mushrooms
Description
This vibrant Thai-style stir-fry transforms humble gemfish into a restaurant-quality dish with minimal effort. The delicate white fish is quickly cooked alongside crisp green beans and earthy button mushrooms, all coated in a fragrant sauce made from fish sauce, sugar, and aromatics. The dish balances salty, sweet, and spicy notes, with a final crunch from toasted peanuts and fresh chilies. It&# 226;ÂÂs an excellent choice for a weeknight dinner or a light appetizer for gatherings. Serve over steamed jasmine rice to soak up every drop of the flavorful sauce. The combination of texturesâÂÂtender fish, crunchy vegetables, and nutty garnishâÂÂmakes this a satisfying and colorful meal that highlights the freshness of the ingredients.Ingredients
Directions
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Cut the gemfish into bite-sized pieces.
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Trim the ends off the green beans and slice them diagonally; slice the button mushrooms.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, sugar, flour, and a splash of water until smooth to form the sauce.
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Pound the lemongrass, garlic, pepper, and salt together into a paste using a mortar and pestle or food processor.
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Heat sesame oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium heat.
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Add the spice paste to the hot oil and stir-fry for a few minutes until fragrant and slightly browned.
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Increase the heat to high, then add the green beans, mushrooms, and fish pieces. Stir-fry gently for about 3 minutes until the fish is just opaque.
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Pour in the fish sauce mixture and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.
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Transfer to serving plates and sprinkle with crushed peanuts, chopped bird's eye chilies, strips of capsicum, and sliced spring onions.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 880.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 51.0g79%
- Saturated Fat 11.3g57%
- Cholesterol 141.4mg48%
- Sodium 546.6mg23%
- Total Carbohydrate 26.8g9%
- Dietary Fiber 8.9g36%
- Sugars 11.9g
- Protein 80.4g161%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
