Chinese Steamed Fish Recipe
Ingredients:
1 whole fish (such as tilapia or sea bass), cleaned and scaled
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 green onions, sliced
1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, julienned
Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Start by preparing the fish. Rinse it under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels. Make three diagonal slashes on each side of the fish to help it cook evenly. Season the fish with salt and pepper, both inside and out.
Next, place the fish on a heatproof plate that fits inside your steamer. In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce and sesame oil, then drizzle this mixture over the fish. Scatter the ginger and green onions on top of the fish for added flavor.
Fill your steamer with water and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, carefully place the plate with the fish into the steamer. Cover and steam the fish for about 8-10 minutes, or until the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Once cooked, carefully remove the plate from the steamer. Garnish the fish with fresh cilantro before serving. This Chinese steamed fish is a light and flavorful dish that pairs wonderfully with steamed rice.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes
Kcal: 180 kcal | Servings: 2 servings