This Thai-style stir-fry is a vibrant and quick dish that highlights the delicate flavor of gemfish. The fish is tossed with crisp green beans and earthy button mushrooms in a fragrant sauce made from fish sauce, sugar, and a paste of fresh lemon grass, garlic, and pepper. The result is a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy notes. The dish is finished with a sprinkle of crushed peanuts and fresh herbs for added texture and freshness. It 226;ÂÂs an excellent choice for a weeknight dinner or a light appetizer, offering a restaurant-quality experience with minimal effort. Serve it over steamed rice for a complete meal that is both satisfying and flavorful.
Thai Style Gemfish With Beans & Mushrooms
Description
This Thai-style stir-fry is a vibrant and quick dish that highlights the delicate flavor of gemfish. The fish is tossed with crisp green beans and earthy button mushrooms in a fragrant sauce made from fish sauce, sugar, and a paste of fresh lemon grass, garlic, and pepper. The result is a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy notes. The dish is finished with a sprinkle of crushed peanuts and fresh herbs for added texture and freshness. It&# 226;ÂÂs an excellent choice for a weeknight dinner or a light appetizer, offering a restaurant-quality experience with minimal effort. Serve it over steamed rice for a complete meal that is both satisfying and flavorful.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, mix the fish sauce, sugar, and flour with a little water to create a smooth sauce mixture. Set aside.
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Pound or process the lemon grass, garlic, pepper, and a pinch of salt into a fine paste.
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Heat sesame oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium heat.
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Add the lemon grass-garlic paste to the hot oil and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
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Increase the heat to high. Add the green beans, mushrooms, and gemfish pieces to the wok.
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Stir-fry gently for about 3 minutes until the fish is opaque and the vegetables are tender-crisp.
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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.
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Garnish with crushed peanuts, chopped bird's eye chilis, and strips of capsicum and 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.