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Braised fish with ginger and scallion

From the video “Granny's Quick Braised Fish in Ginger & Oyster Sauce 阿嬷蚝油姜汁红烧鱼 Super Easy Chinese Soy Fish Recipe” by Spice N' Pans. RecipesMD is not affiliated with Spice N' Pans. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personEasyFine for a weeknight
Not spicy
Total time
~30 min
est.
Serves
~2
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Cost
~$3.67*
per serving, Ontario (~2 portions assumed)save ~$23.33* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
12

Ingredients

  • No pork

May contain gluten, shellfish, soy, fish, sesame

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$7.34*for the batch in the video
~$3.67*per serving

You save about ~$23.33* per serving (86% less*) than ordering it out — ~$46.66* for ~2 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario seafood entrée, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

6 ingredients priced from Ontario averages · 2 predicted from typical costs

* Estimate, not a quote: 2 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 2 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario seafood entrée at ~$27, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Nutrition per serving340 kcal · 17% of 2,000
Fat20 g26%
Saturated fat7.9 g40%
Sodium1,347 mg59%
Carbohydrate5.8 g2%
Fiber0.3 g1%
Total sugars1.2 gno daily value
Added sugars1 g2%
Protein32 g64%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexTreat
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+1 of 20
  • Saturated fat−20 of 20
  • Sodium−20 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)−1 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 8 of 9 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 2 servings (estimated: 300 g protein foods at ~170 g per serving; model check 2 agrees). Not counted because the video gives no amount: white pepper, cooking oil, spring onion. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • pan
  • spatula
  • paper towel
  • lid

What the video didn’t say

  • servings
  • total cooking time
  • exact amount of cooking oil
  • exact amount of spring onion
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Braised fish with ginger and scallion

What makes Spice N' Pans's Braised fish with ginger and scallion recipe and technique special?

Spice N' Pans's take on Braised fish with ginger and scallion focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Chinese flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Braised fish with ginger and scallion at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Braised fish with ginger and scallion recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Braised fish with ginger and scallion ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Braised fish with ginger and scallion can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in Spice N' Pans's Braised fish with ginger and scallion?

This recipe utilizes approximately 12 ingredients across 10 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Braised fish with ginger and scallion?

The official cooking video by Spice N' Pans is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.