Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAssaggio KailuaCrispy Golden Fish Salad Recipe

Crispy Golden Fish Salad Recipe

Inspired by Assaggio Kailua
Time30m
Serves4

Seasonal Fillet Fish Pan Fried in Olive Oil and Crispy Garlic over Mixed Greens with Homemade Dressing.

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Ingredients

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Fish

Dressing

Method

Fish Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Garlic

    Peel and thinly slice the garlic cloves.

  2. 2

    Pan-Fry the Fish

    In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Season the fish fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides. Once the oil is hot, place the fish in the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

  3. 3

    Add Garlic

    In the last minute of cooking the fish, add the sliced garlic to the skillet. Cook until the garlic is crispy and fragrant, about 1 minute. Be careful not to burn it.

Salad Preparation

  1. 4

    Prepare the Vegetables

    While the fish is cooking, wash and dry the mixed salad greens. Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber, and thinly slice the red onion.

  2. 5

    Assemble the Salad

    In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion. Toss gently to mix.

Dressing Preparation

  1. 6

    Make the Dressing

    In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Final Assembly

  1. 7

    Plate the Salad

    Once the fish is cooked and the garlic is crispy, place the salad mixture on plates. Top each salad with a piece of fish and sprinkle the crispy garlic on top.

  2. 8

    Dress the Salad

    Drizzle the homemade dressing over the top of the salad and serve immediately.

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