Dai-style Grilled Fish with Rice and Side Dishes
A quick weeknight take on the Dai-style platter: flaky grilled fish over rice with a simple chili-lime sauce and steamed greens. This version keeps the ingredient list short while capturing the bright, herbal flavors of the original.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
- 2 fillets white fish fillets
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups mixed greens
- 1 whole lime
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
Pat the 2 fish fillets dry and brush with 1 tbsp vegetable oil. Season with salt and pepper. Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat until smoking.
- 2
Grill the fish for 3-4 minutes per side, until opaque and flaky, with nice char marks. Remove and keep warm.
- 3
In a small bowl, mix the juice of 1 lime, 1 tsp chili flakes, and 1 tbsp vegetable oil. Stir in a pinch of salt to make a quick sauce.
- 4
Steam the 2 cups mixed greens in a covered pan with 2 tbsp water until bright green and tender, about 3 minutes. Drain.
- 5
Serve the fish over 2 cups cooked rice with the greens on the side. Drizzle with the chili-lime sauce and add extra lime wedges if you like.
Tools you’ll need
- grill pan or skillet
- small bowl
- steamer or pot with lid
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