4-5 pound whole white fish, like tilefish, turbot, or snapper
Citrus Black Bean Brown Butter Sauce
Citrus Black Bean Brown Butter Sauce
1/2 cup fermented black beans, washed and rinsed
6 cloves garlic
1 large knob ginger
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup Shaoxing wine
1/2 cup oyster sauce
1/4 pound butter
Pasos
Whole Roasted Fish
Pat the fish dry with paper towels, then score the fish by making 4-5 vertical cuts along the side of the fish. Place in a grill proof dish. Coat with a generous layer of citrus black bean brown butter sauce.
Place pan over medium heat on the grill, close the lid, and roast for 30-40 minutes, making sure to baste the fish with the citrus black bean brown butter sauce every 10-15 minutes.
Remove from heat and serve.
Citrus Black Bean Brown Butter Sauce
Place black beans, garlic, ginger, Shaoxing wine, and oyster sauce into a food processor. Puree until smooth. Add sugar and mix well.
In a medium sauce pan, brown butter over medium low heat. Then add pureed black bean mixture and continue to cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until fragrant. Remove from heat.