Low Fat Garlic Butter Bangus Belly
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Low Fat Garlic Butter Bangus Belly, a lighter take on a classic Filipino favorite! This recipe features tender and succulent bangus (milkfish) belly fillets cooked to perfection with a golden, crispy skin. Marinated in zesty lemon juice and aromatic garlic, the fillets are pan-seared in heart-healthy olive oil and finished with a luscious low-fat garlic butter sauce. Topped with fresh parsley and a hint of citrus, this dish offers a bright, savory profile while keeping it guilt-free. Perfect as a quick yet impressive main course, pair it with steamed vegetables or fluffy white rice for a wholesome meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Whether you're seeking low-fat seafood recipes or flavorful garlic butter dishes, this crowd-pleaser balances health and indulgence beautifully!
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Ingredients
- 500 grams Bangus (milkfish) belly fillets
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 5 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Low-fat butter or margarine
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley
- 4 slices Lemon slices (optional for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Rinse the bangus belly fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Step 2
In a small bowl, mix the minced garlic, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Step 3
Rub the garlic-lemon mixture evenly over the bangus belly fillets and let them marinate for 10 minutes.
Step 4
Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Step 5
Add the marinated bangus belly fillets, skin-side down, and cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the skin is crispy and browned.
Step 6
Carefully flip the fillets and continue cooking for another 5-7 minutes until the fish is cooked through and white all the way to the center.
Step 7
Remove the bangus belly from the skillet and set aside.
Step 8
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to low and melt the low-fat butter or margarine.
Step 9
Add the remaining minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Step 10
Return the cooked bangus belly to the skillet, spoon the garlic butter sauce over the fillets, and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Step 11
Transfer the bangus belly to a serving platter and garnish with lemon slices if desired.
Step 12
Serve immediately with steamed vegetables or rice.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (629.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1342.6 |
| Total Fat 93.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 20.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 300mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1633.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 9.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.6g | |
| Protein 111.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 1000IU | 0% |
| Calcium 178.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1811.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories