Thai Sea Bass in Sweet Treat Sauce
A simple yet flavorful Thai dish featuring pan-seared sea bass in a sweet and tangy sauce, served with steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
- ●4 Sea Bass Fillets
- ●1/2 cup Sweet Red Chili Sauce
- ●2 tbsp Fish Sauce
- ●2 tbsp Palm Sugar
- ●2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- ●1/4 cup Thai Basil
- ●1 tsp Chili Flakes
- ●2 cloves Garlic
- ●2 tbsp Lime Juice
- ●to taste Salt
Instructions
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1. In a small bowl, whisk together sweet chili sauce, fish sauce, palm sugar, and lime juice.
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2. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
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3. Add the sea bass fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
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4. Remove the sea bass from the pan and set aside.
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5. In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
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6. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
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7. Stir in the chili flakes and cook for 1 minute.
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8. Pour the sweet chili sauce mixture into the pan and bring to a simmer.
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9. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
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10. Serve the sea bass with the sweet chili sauce spooned over the top.
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11. Garnish with chopped Thai basil and serve immediately.