Thai Stir-fried Fish with Green Peppercorns and Herbs
A quick, aromatic Thai stir-fry with crispy fish fillets, fresh green peppercorns, and a savory-sweet sauce, finished with herbs and chilies.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 30g
Ingredients
- 1 lb white fish fillets
- 2 tbsp green peppercorns
- 2 red chili peppers
- 1 medium onion
- 1 cup Thai basil or cilantro
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
Cut fish into bite-sized pieces and pat dry. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok over high heat.
- 2
Fry fish until golden and crisp, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- 3
Slice onion and chilies. Add remaining oil to wok, stir-fry onion and chilies for 2 minutes.
- 4
Add green peppercorns and stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 5
Return fish to wok. Add fish sauce and sugar, tossing gently to coat.
- 6
Turn off heat, stir in basil or cilantro leaves. Serve immediately with rice.
- 7
Optional: add a splash of lime juice or a pinch of cumin for extra depth.
Tools you’ll need
- wok or large skillet
- spatula
- knife
- cutting board
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