Oriental Fish Fillets
Description
These Oriental Fish Fillets offer a quick, flavorful weeknight dinner that balances sweet, salty, and tangy notes perfectly. The marinade combines soy sauce, ketchup, red wine vinegar, and brown sugar for a rich glaze, while fresh ginger and lemon rind add a bright, aromatic kick. Broiling the fish ensures a tender interior with a slightly caramelized exterior. Serve these savory fillets over steamed rice for a complete, satisfying meal. This dish is simple to prepare with pantry staples, making it an excellent choice for busy evenings or casual gatherings.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat the broiler in your oven. Line a broiler pan with foil for easy cleanup.
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Thread the fish strips onto the soaked wooden skewers, placing them in a single layer.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, ketchup, red wine vinegar, brown sugar, oil, grated ginger, and lemon rind until well combined.
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Place the skewered fish in a shallow baking pan. Pour half of the marinade mixture over the fish, turning to coat evenly. Reserve the remaining marinade for the sauce.
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Marinate the fish in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, turning occasionally to ensure even flavor distribution.
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Place the skewers on the prepared broiler pan. Broil about 3 inches from the heat source for 3 minutes on each side, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
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While the fish broils, combine the reserved marinade with 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring frequently, then simmer for 1-2 minutes to thicken slightly.
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Serve the hot fish fillets immediately over steamed rice, drizzled with the warm sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 162.3kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.8g2%
- Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 5.7mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 30.6g11%
- Dietary Fiber 10.2g41%
- Sugars 1.1g
- Protein 10.2g21%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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