Description
This Sheet Pan Thai Baked Fish with Broccolini is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner featuring tender white fish fillets baked alongside garlicky broccolini. The dish is enhanced by a zesty, slightly spicy Thai-inspired sauce made from sweet chili, lime, fish sauce, and Sriracha, all baked together to meld bright and savory flavors. Served with jasmine rice, it offers a balanced, healthy meal in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 2 bunches broccolini
- 2 teaspoon minced ginger (divided)
- 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- Thinly sliced scallion (for garnish)
- 1 pinch salt
Sauces and Oils
- 2 tablespoons canola oil (or as needed)
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha hot sauce
Other Ingredients
- 2 large limes (1 juiced, approximately 2 tablespoons; the other cut into quarters)
- 2-3 (6-8 ounce) white fish fillets (such as barramundi, tilapia, flounder, sole)
- Cooked jasmine rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking both the broccolini and fish together evenly.
- Prepare the Broccolini: Place the broccolini on a baking sheet. Drizzle with canola oil, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon minced ginger and the thinly sliced garlic. Toss everything gently to coat the broccolini evenly. Spread it out into one even layer and tuck the garlic under the broccolini to prevent it from burning. Season with a pinch of salt.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, lime juice from one lime, fish sauce, Sriracha hot sauce, and the remaining teaspoon of minced ginger to create a tangy and spicy Thai-inspired sauce.
- Arrange the Fish: Nestle the white fish fillets among the broccolini on the baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced evenly for thorough cooking.
- Add the Sauce and Limes: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the fish fillets. Arrange the lime wedges around the broccolini and fish to roast alongside, infusing extra citrus aroma.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the broccolini is tender and lightly browned on the edges.
- Serve: Serve the baked fish and broccolini over cooked jasmine rice. Drizzle any pan juices back over the fish for enhanced flavor.
- Garnish: Finish by garnishing with the roasted lime wedges and thinly sliced scallions for a fresh, bright touch.
Notes
- Be sure to tuck the garlic under the broccolini to prevent it from burning during baking.
- You can substitute canola oil with any neutral oil like vegetable or grapeseed oil.
- Adjust Sriracha based on your preferred spice level.
- Use white fish fillets that cook quickly and have a mild flavor, such as tilapia, flounder, or sole.
- Serve with jasmine rice or your favorite grain to soak up the flavorful sauce.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days; reheat gently to avoid drying out the fish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Thai
