Lemongrass Fish With Stir-Fried Jasmine Rice Recipe

About this recipe

Lemongrass Fish with Stir-Fried Jasmine Rice is a delightful Asian-inspired dinner that combines tender, marinated fish with light, fragrant jasmine rice and colorful vegetables. The fish is infused with the citrusy aroma of lemongrass, garlic, and ginger, creating a refreshing and flavorful main component. Paired with stir-fried rice that’s seasoned to perfection and packed with carrots, green beans, and spring onions, this dish is both nutritious and satisfying. Perfect for a cozy evening meal, it offers 38g of protein and 860 kcal per serving, making it a balanced choice for maintaining energy and muscle health. Easy to prepare in under 40 minutes, it’s a wonderful way to enjoy Asian flavors at home without much hassle. Whether you’re cooking for two or impressing a guest, this recipe is sure to be a hit.

Ingredients

• 100 g Lemongrass
• 250 g Tendercuts Basa Boneless Fillet F&S
• 250 g Jasmine Rice
• 110 g Unpeeled Garlic Cloves
• loose Ginger
• - Dark Soy Sauce-90 GM
• - Lime Juice-750 Ml
• 200 g Orange Carrot (Gajar)
• 250 g French Beans
• 200 G Spring Onion(200Gm)
• 1 ltr Anveshan Cold Pressed Black Sesame Oil
• 1 pack (1 kg) Aashirvaad Crystal Salt | Iodised
• - Red Chilli Powder

Instructions

1. 1. Rinse the jasmine rice thoroughly and cook it in 300 ml of water until tender, then set aside to cool.
2. 2. Finely chop the lemongrass, garlic, and ginger to create a fragrant marinade base.
3. 3. Mix the chopped lemongrass, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and lime juice in a bowl, then coat the fish fillets with this mixture.
4. 4. Let the fish marinate for 15 minutes while you prepare the vegetables by dicing the carrot and trimming the green beans.
5. 5. Heat 1 tbsp of sesame oil in a pan and cook the marinated fish fillets on medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
6. 6. Remove the fish from the pan and cover to keep warm while you prepare the rice.
7. 7. In the same pan, heat the remaining sesame oil and stir-fry the diced carrot, green beans, and chopped spring onions for 4-5 minutes.
8. 8. Add the cooked jasmine rice to the pan, season with salt, and stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until the rice absorbs the flavors.
9. 9. Optionally, slice the red chili and add it to the stir-fry for a spicy kick.
10. 10. Serve the stir-fried jasmine rice on plates and top each portion with a lemongrass-infused fish fillet.