Baked Bangus Belly with Garlic and Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

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Oven-baked bangus belly marinated in a savory garlic and soy sauce glaze, delivering tender flaky fish with a rich umami flavor. This Filipino-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs bangus belly (milkfish), deboned, soy sauce, garlic, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 40 min Cook: 25 min Serves 3 Filipino cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 pound bangus belly (milkfish), deboned
1/4 cup soy sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp green onions, sliced
1/4 tsp (optional) red chili flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice until sugar dissolves.
Step 2: Place 1 pound deboned bangus belly in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over it, turning to coat evenly. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
Step 3: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly brush a baking dish with 2 tablespoons vegetable oil.
Step 4: Arrange the marinated bangus belly in the baking dish and pour remaining marinade over the top. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the glaze is caramelized.
Step 5: Remove from oven and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sliced green onions and 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes if using. Serve warm with steamed rice.