Lagoon Garlic & Lime Seared Flying Fish – Authentic Kiribati Recipe
Crisp-seared ocean fillets brightened with squeezed lime and toasted garlic in coconut oil.
- Country of Origin
- 🇰🇮 Kiribati (Micronesia, Oceania)
- Dietary Profile
- pescatarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- White ocean fish fillets, Sliced tomatoes, Green onions, Fresh lime juice, Garlic
Ingredients for Lagoon Garlic & Lime Seared Flying Fish (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) white ocean fish fillets, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups sliced tomatoes, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup green onions
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with fresh lime juice
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Kiribati seasoning (garlic, cracked black pepper, coconut oil)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and fresh lime juice for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add white ocean fish fillets and sliced tomatoes along with garlic, cracked black pepper, coconut oil, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with green onions and serve straight from the skillet.