By steaming the fish instead of boiling it, the amount of salt used was reduced, and by adding wine, onion, and garlic oil to the sauce, the amount of red pepper paste used was reduced while the flavor was increased.
Calories
135kcal
Carbs
4.3g
Protein
15.4g
Fat
6.3g
Sodium
240.4mg
Ingredients
Main
Others
Yellow Croaker 1whole(250g), Herb Crust 100g, White Pepper 1g, White Wine 15g, Garlic Oil 15g, Starch 15g Sauce : Gochujang (Red Chili Paste) 15g, Low-sodium Soy Sauce 15g, White Wine 15g, Butter 5g Chopped Onion 15g, White Pepper 1g, Garlic Oil 15g
Finding these ingredients in the US
- Gochujang (Red Chili Paste)Sold as 'gochujang' in the international aisle of most large supermarkets; Korean markets carry more sizes and heat levels.
- StarchPotato starch is at most supermarkets near the flours. Cornstarch swaps 1:1 for thickening and coating.
- Low-sodium Soy SauceAny supermarket soy sauce works here; low-sodium versions swap in 1:1.
Instructions
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🔍Stir-fry the chopped garlic thoroughly in butter.
🔍Drizzle with white wine and make the sauce with the sauce ingredients.
🔍Steam briefly in a steamer, cooking only to about 80%.
🔍Season the steamed croaker with wine and pepper, then coat with starch.
🔍Coat the starch-brushed croaker thickly with herb crust.
🔍Heat oil in a pan and grill the croaker on one side, then flip and grill again, and drizzle with sauce to finish.