Szechuan Fish

Dive into the bold and vibrant flavors of Szechuan Fish, a spicy and aromatic Chinese dish that will tantalize your taste buds. This recipe features tender, golden-crispy pieces of white fish, such as tilapia or cod, coated in cornstarch and fried to perfection. Infused with the distinctive numbing heat of Szechuan peppercorns and dried red chilies, the dish is brought to life with a savory sauce made from soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and chicken stock, with hints of garlic, ginger, and a touch of sugar for balance. Finished with fragrant sesame oil and fresh scallions, this quick 30-minute recipe is perfect for a family dinner or a flavorful addition to your weeknight rotation. Serve it over steamed rice to soak up all the spicy goodness!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams white fish fillets (such as tilapia or cod)
• 50 grams cornstarch
• 100 milliliters vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon Szechuan peppercorns
• 6 units dried red chilies
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 thumb-sized piece ginger
• 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
• 250 milliliters chicken stock
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 2 units scallions
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground white pepper

Directions

Step 1

1. Cut the fish fillets into bite-sized pieces and pat them dry with paper towels. Lightly season them with salt and white pepper.

Step 2

2. Coat the fish pieces evenly with cornstarch. Shake off any excess cornstarch.

Step 3

3. Heat vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the fish pieces in batches until they are golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.

Step 4

4. Reduce the heat to medium. In the same skillet, add the Szechuan peppercorns and dried red chilies. Stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.

Step 5

5. Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and stir-fry for another minute.

Step 6

6. Stir in the light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, chicken stock, and sugar. Bring the mixture to a simmer, allowing the flavors to meld.

Step 7

7. Return the fried fish to the skillet and gently coat with the sauce. Simmer for 1-2 minutes to heat through.

Step 8

8. Add the chopped scallions and drizzle with sesame oil. Toss everything gently.

Step 9

9. Serve immediately with freshly steamed rice and enjoy your spicy Szechuan Fish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1049.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1764.2

Total Fat 114.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 62.7g
Cholesterol 300mg	0%
Sodium 4588.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 76.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.6g	0%
Total Sugars 6.7g
Protein 119.7g	0%

Vitamin D 580IU	0%
Calcium 153.6mg	0%
Iron 6.1mg	0%
Potassium 2461.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.7%

Protein: 26.5%

Carbs: 16.8%