Rice Paper Wrapped Fish

Delight your taste buds with Rice Paper Wrapped Fish, a light and flavorful dish that combines delicate white fish fillets with the vibrant freshness of herbs like cilantro and mint. Encased in crispy golden rice paper, each bite delivers a symphony of textures and bold yet balanced flavors, elevated by a marinade of soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 30 minutes, is perfect for weeknight dinners or as an elegant appetizer. Serve these irresistibly crunchy wraps with a side of sweet chili or hoisin-peanut dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing meal packed with aromatic goodness. Try this gluten-free, pan-seared creation today for a healthy and delicious twist on seafood!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces white fish fillets (e.g. cod, tilapia, or halibut)
• 8 pieces rice paper wrappers
• 0.5 cups fresh cilantro leaves
• 0.5 cups fresh mint leaves
• 2 stalks scallions, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 4 cups water (for rice paper soaking)

Directions

Step 1

Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, garlic, and ginger. Rub the mixture onto each fillet and let marinate for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Prepare a large shallow dish of warm water for soaking the rice paper wrappers.

Step 4

Dip one rice paper wrapper into the warm water for 10-15 seconds or until softened. Lay it flat on a clean surface.

Step 5

Place 2-3 cilantro leaves, 2-3 mint leaves, and a few slices of scallion in the center of the rice paper. Lay a seasoned fish fillet on top, then fold the sides of the rice paper over the fish and roll it up tightly, burrito-style. Repeat for each fillet using two overlapping rice paper wrappers for extra sturdiness.

Step 6

Heat the vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.

Step 7

Once the oil is hot, place the wrapped fish in the skillet, seam side down. Cook for 2-3 minutes per side or until the rice paper is golden and crispy and the fish is cooked through.

Step 8

Remove from the skillet and drain any excess oil on paper towels.

Step 9

Serve immediately with your choice of dipping sauces like hoisin-peanut sauce or sweet chili sauce, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1831.6 grams (1831.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1124

Total Fat 47.90g	61%
Saturated Fat 6.50g	33%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.70g
Cholesterol 200mg	67%
Sodium 2657mg	116%
Total Carbohydrate 92.10g	33%
Dietary Fiber 13.80g	49%
Total Sugars 7.80g
Protein 95.70g	191%

Vitamin D 800IU	4000%
Calcium 572mg	44%
Iron 16mg	88%
Potassium 2546mg	54%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.5%

Protein: 32.4%

Carbs: 31.2%