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Cheesy Baked Bangus

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Cheesy Baked Bangus

Pan-seared bangus belly gets finished in the oven with mayonnaise, three cheeses, tomato, peppers, and garlic for a rich baked seafood dish.

40 minutes · Serves 6

Ingredients for Cheesy Baked Bangus

  • 500 grams boneless bangus belly
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Oil, as needed
  • 1 cup grated quick melt cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 small tomato, peeled, seeded, and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped red capsicum
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green capsicum
  • 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

How to cook Cheesy Baked Bangus

  1. 1.Season the bangus belly with lemon juice, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
  2. 2.Heat a nonstick pan over medium-high heat, add a small amount of oil, and place the fish skin-side down; cook until the skin turns golden brown.
  3. 3.Flip the bangus and cook the other side until lightly browned, then remove it from the pan.
  4. 4.In a bowl, mix the quick melt cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, chopped tomato, red capsicum, green capsicum, and minced garlic.
  5. 5.Place the bangus on a lightly greased baking tray, spread mayonnaise over the top, and cover with the cheese mixture.
  6. 6.Bake in a preheated 180C oven for 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and lightly golden, then serve hot.
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