Discover delicious and easy-to-make recipes using fish fillet. Perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners.
I’ve shared shrimp cakes with pork before. This time, I’m mixing fish with shrimp, which has a more similar texture and richer nutrition.
A fragrant Thai-style baked fish “parcel” featuring halibut fillets nestled on cabbage and finished with a punchy blend of coriander roots, shallots, garlic, green and red chilli, and lime juice. The savoury backbone comes from soy sauce, fish sauce, and oyster sauce, balanced with a touch of sugar—bright, aromatic, and deeply satisfying when you open the paper to serve.
Firm salmon fillets, lightly seared, deliver a satisfying crispness and rich, buttery depth. A bright, citrus-y lime glaze — accented with garlic, soy and a whisper of honey and oyster sauce — wraps the fish in a lively balance of tang, savoury umami and gentle sweetness. As the sauce warms and thickens, it clings to the salmon, adding layers of shine and flavour that lift the natural richness of the fish. With each forkful comes the contrast: tender flesh, zesty lime brightness, and a subtle savoury-sweet undertone. Elegant yet comforting, this dish celebrates simple ingredients transformed into a vibrant, flavour-packed dinner — perfect with a bowl of steamed rice or fresh greens.
This tomato-cooked fish fillet dish highlights the contrast in texture between the surface of the fillet, fried to a crispy golden color, and the meat inside, which remains tender and juicy. The sweet and sour tomato sauce, slightly thickened by the tapioca starch solution, coats the fish evenly while giving it a fresh red glow. The aroma of sautéed garlic and ginger adds a warm and inviting layer of flavor, while the brisk tomato stew provides a natural freshness. Overall, this dish is practical for everyday use and easy to pair with warm rice, but requires careful marinating and frying to prevent the fish from becoming too dry, and careful stirring of the sauce to achieve the optimal consistency without clumping or being too runny.
Pan-fried Scaled Fish Fillets with Stir-fried Vegetables. Selected scaled fish fillets are slowly pan-fried until golden brown on both sides to lock in freshness, then stir-fried with bell peppers, onions, and chives for a rich and complex flavor.
This Sweet and Sour Tomato Sea Bass Fillet is a classic Hong Kong-style home dish. It uses simple ingredients but delivers outstanding flavor. The sea bass is pan-fried until the skin is lightly crispy, locking in its natural aroma. It's then paired with a tangy tomato sauce that enhances the freshness of the fish. Combined with onions and garlic, the dish offers a rich layering of flavors, making it perfect for the whole family to enjoy together.
This crispy fried fish is pure comfort on a plate! Coated in a light, airy beer batter, each bite is golden and crunchy on the outside while staying wonderfully tender and flaky inside. A touch of anchovy adds a deep, savory richness, making every mouthful extra satisfying. It’s the perfect dish for a cozy meal, bringing that warm, homemade goodness straight to your table.
Imagine a crispy tilapia fillet, with a forkful of crispy outer layers, giving way to the tender, succulent flesh within. A sweet corn cream sauce coats every bite—smooth, flavorful fat, fragrantly blended with a subtle sweetness. This combination of textures is comforting: perfectly fried fillet meets the tempting creamy corn sauce—a simple yet elegant creation. The sweet aroma of corn wafts through the air, awakening the appetite and injecting a nostalgic warmth into the dining table. This dish is perfect as a special main course—bringing the serenity of home with a modern twist. Each bite promises a delicious blend that's hard to forget.