Vietnamese "Fried" Fish with Tomato Sauce (Cá Chiên Sðt Cà)

Step 1

Sprinkle both sides of the fillet with salt. Heat a pan to medium high heat. Add 1 Tb of extra virgin olive oil. Place fish presentation side down in the hot pan. It will take 3-5 minutes to develop a crust and release from the pan. Remove and set aside.

Step 2

In the same pan, add the remaining 1 Tb of extra virgin olive oil to the pan over medium heat. Add the garlic, white part of the green onion, and shallot. Stir fry 1-2 minutes until translucent.

Step 3

Add the chopped tomatoes, fish sauce, sugar, and black pepper to the pan. Continue stirring and cook until the tomatoes begin to melt after a few minutes.

Step 4

Nestle the fish fillets, seared side up, to the pan. Cover and cook for 2-5 minutes until the fish is cooked through. This will vary depending on the thickness of the fishl.

Step 5

Garnish with the green part of the green onion, and serve hot with your choice of side dish.