Sauteed Fish With Thai Coriander Chili Sauce Recipe

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this vibrant and flavorful Sauteed Fish with Zesty Thai Chili Coriander Sauce! Quick, easy, and bursting with authentic Thai tastes, this recipe is perfect for any fish lover. We suggest tilapia, but feel free to experiment with halibut, salmon, swordfish, or albacore. Inspired by Simply Thai, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, ready in under 20 minutes!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 260.4 kcal
Protein 53g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sauteed Fish With Thai Coriander Chili Sauce

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How to Make Sauteed Fish With Thai Coriander Chili Sauce

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 red bell pepper (finely diced), 1/4 cup red onion (finely diced), 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (chopped), 1 tablespoon sugar, 2 tablespoons chili-garlic sauce, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
  2. Set aside the sauce.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Season two 4-ounce tilapia fillets with salt and pepper.
  5. Add the tilapia fillets to the hot skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through and flaky.
  6. Serve the fish immediately, topped generously with the Thai chili coriander sauce.
  7. Garnish with fresh lemon wedges and extra chopped cilantro.
  8. Serve with steamed rice for a complete and satisfying meal.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

33 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

6g

Carbs

8g