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Rice Paper Wrapped Fish Recipe

Whip up this incredibly delicious and easy Rice Paper Wrapped Fish recipe in just 25 minutes! Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or as elegant finger food at your next party. Donna Hay's recipe is a crowd-pleaser – double it, you won't regret it! Get ready for crispy rice paper, tender fish, and vibrant Asian flavors.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 251.6 kcal
Protein 92g
Rating 1.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Rice Paper Wrapped Fish

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How to Make Rice Paper Wrapped Fish

  1. Wash 1 pound of fish fillets, pat thoroughly dry with absorbent paper, and cut into 12 equal-sized pieces.
  2. In a spice grinder or mortar and pestle, combine 2-3 red chilies (adjust to your spice preference), 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander (cilantro), 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, and 1 teaspoon cumin seeds. Grind until a rough paste forms.
  3. Spread the paste evenly over each piece of fish.
  4. Brush 12 rice paper wrappers with warm water and set aside for 4-5 minutes, or until softened and pliable.
  5. Place a piece of fish in the center of each rice paper round. Fold in the sides, then tightly roll to enclose the filling.
  6. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
  7. Carefully place the fish parcels in the hot pan and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the rice paper is golden brown and crispy, and the fish is cooked through.
  8. Remove the fish parcels from the pan and drain on absorbent paper to remove excess oil.
  9. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately with steamed Asian greens drizzled with 1-2 tablespoons oyster sauce and a side of steamed jasmine rice (about 1 cup uncooked).
  10. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

4g

Fat

4g

Carbs

0g

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