Garlic Butter Bangus

Ingredients for Garlic Butter Bangus

• 1 kg boneless bangus belly fillets
• 1 head garlic, minced
• 2 shallots, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup butter
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 2 tbsp banana ketchup or tomato sauce
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp calamansi juice or lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp sugar, optional
• Salt, to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Sliced red chillies, for garnish
• Crispy fried garlic, for garnish
• Cooking oil

How to cook Garlic Butter Bangus

1. 1.Pat bangus dry and season with salt and pepper. Fry skin-side down in a little oil over medium heat for 4 minutes per side.
2. 2.Remove fish when golden and crisp. Add 1 tablespoon oil and butter to the same pan.
3. 3.Sauté minced garlic until lightly golden, then add shallots and cook until translucent.
4. 4.Stir in oyster sauce, ketchup, soy sauce, calamansi juice, and optional sugar; simmer 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
5. 5.Return bangus, spoon sauce over it, and simmer 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish with chillies and crispy garlic; serve with rice.