Asian-Style BBQ Pangasius Fish
Are you looking for a tasty, surprising, and easy BBQ dish? Then try this Asian-style BBQ Pangasius Fish with homemade yum yum sauce. This recipe is easy to make, and the fish is done within 20 minutes. Served with a fresh salad or grilled vegetables, it's a delicious meal—ideal for a summer BBQ evening.
Ingredients
For the pangasius
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
- 1 red onion finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic squeezed
- ½ inch fresh ginger grated
- ⅓ cup Kecap Manis
- ¼ teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sweet chili sauce
- 4 pangasius fillets
For the Yum Yum sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup
- ½ tablespoon butter melted
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika powder
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper ground
- 2 tablespoons water
Ingredients you need per step are listed below the step in Italic
Instructions
Make the marinade
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a frying pan over medium heat.2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Add the finely chopped red onion and stir-fry for 3 minutes until the onion is translucent.1 red onion
- Add the garlic and grated ginger to the pan and stir-fry for half a minute.1 clove garlic, ½ inch fresh ginger
- Spoon the onion mixture into a bowl and add the kecap manis, vinegar, and chili sauce. Stir everything together well.⅓ cup Kecap Manis, ¼ teaspoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sweet chili sauce
Marinate the fish
- Pat the pangasius fillets dry with kitchen paper.4 pangasius fillets
- Brush the fillets with the marinade, making sure they are completely covered.
Prepare the fish
- Prepare a piece of aluminum foil and lightly brush it with oil.
- Place a marinated pangasius fillet on the foil and fold the foil closed to seal the fish well.
- Place the parcels on a hot BBQ and cook the fish for 15–20 minutes. The fish is ready when it falls apart easily.
Make the Yum Yum sauce
- Put all the ingredients for the sauce in a bowl: mayonnaise, ketchup, melted butter, garlic powder, paprika powder, cayenne pepper, and water.½ cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon tomato ketchup, ½ tablespoon butter, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika powder, ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper ground, 2 tablespoons water
- Mix everything well.
- Keep the sauce in the refrigerator until you serve it.
NOTES
1. Pangasius: You can also make this with cod or tilapia fillet
2. BBQ: If it is not BBQ season, you can also bake the pangasius in the oven. Make the parcels as described and bake for 20 minutes at 400 °F (ca. 204 °C) in a preheated oven.
3. Storage
Allow the fish to cool down quickly if you want to store it.
- Refrigerator: The fish can be stored up an airtight container for up to 2 days. You can also store the sauce covered in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Reheating: Wrap the fish in aluminum foil and heat for 10 to 15 minutes in a preheated oven at 350 °F (ca. 177 °C).
Nutrition
Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 595mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 234IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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