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Paleo Vietnamese Turmeric Fish with Dill (Cá Chiên Nghệ) recipe by Safe Plated

Paleo Vietnamese Turmeric Fish with Dill (Cá Chiên Nghệ)

Crispy pan-fried fish marinated in turmeric and ginger, topped with fresh dill. A simple, yet flavorful Vietnamese paleo dinner served with a side of steamed greens.

30m4 servings
Contains fishDAIRY-freeSOY-free
300 cal|35g protein|5g carbs|15g fat|2g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 680 g White Fish Fillets
  • 2 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Ginger
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Coconut Aminos
  • 1 tsp Fish Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Avocado Oil
  • 0.25 cup Dill
  • 8 cups Steamed Greens

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Cut the fish fillets into serving-sized portions.
  2. 2In a bowl, combine turmeric powder, grated ginger, minced garlic, coconut aminos, and fish sauce. Marinate the fish for 10 minutes.
  3. 3Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. 4Pan-fry the fish until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  5. 5Transfer the fish to a serving platter and top with fresh dill.
  6. 6Serve immediately with a side of steamed greens.

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