Snapper with Asian greens and ponzu dressing

Written by Masterchef finalist Callum Hann, and accredited dietitian Themis Chryssidis

Posted: Mar 20 2021

This snapper recipe from Sprout is super simple and uses only a few ingredients.

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 x 150g Pieces snapper, skin on (or substitute your favourite fish)
  • 1 thumb sized piece ginger, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 long red chilli, thinly sliced
  • 4 spring onions, cut into 4cm batons
  • 3 bok choy, leaves separated
  • 1 bunch choy sum, leaves separated
  • 2 cups snow peas
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Ponzu dressing:

  • Juice of 2 limes
  • Juice of an orange
  • ¼ cup mirin
  • 2 tablespoons salt reduced soy sauce

Method

  1. Combine all ponzu dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high. Add olive oil, then snapper, skin side down. Cook for 1-2 minutes each side or until just cooked through. Remove from heat and keep warm.
  3. In the same pan, cook ginger, garlic, chili and spring onion for 10 seconds or until fragrant. Add bok choy, choy sum and snow peas. Cook, turning often ,for 1-2 minutes or until vegetables are lightly golden and have softened slightly.
  4. Divide vegetables between serving bowls. Top with snapper and sesame seeds. Spoon over ponzu dressing then serve.

Cooking Tip: Ponzu dressing sounds exotic, but don’t let the name scare you. This recipe is super simple, uses only a few ingredients and is packed full of flavour. Mirin, frequently used in Japanese cooking, is available in the Asian section of most supermarkets.

Nutrition Tip:
This dish is all about the bright green, crispy vegetables that soak up the aromatic Asian flavours and make you want more. A great way to increase your veggie intake! Feel free to substitute the suggested vegetables for others you have in the fridge or some of your favourites.

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Posted: Mar 20 2021

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