Friday, April 10, 2009

Garlic Basil Sauce for Fish

Ingredients:
  • Fish - either fried or baked first, medium size
  • Olive oil - liberal amount, enough for sauce like
  • Basil - 3 to 4 branches of basil leaves only
  • Garlic - 1 big whole clove, finely chopped
  • Honey - 2 teaspoons
  • Soy sauce - 2 teaspoons
  • Garlic chili sauce - 2 teaspoons
  • Lemon/lime - 1/2 of its juice
Directions:
  1. Stir fry liberal amount of olive oil and garlic over medium high heat until the garlic starts to cook/brownish
  2. Add basil leaves and honey (to taste if preferred), switch heat to medium and continue to stir fry for a bit longer (5 minutes or so)
  3. After basil softens, add garlic chili sauce & lemon/lime juice
  4. Pour over the fish (fried or baked)
Recipe courtesy of Stephen Chew