Shandong Style Steamed Fish With Ginger And Scallions

Shandong Style Steamed Fish with Ginger and Scallions is a classic dish from Shandong Cuisine, known for its light and delicate flavors. This dish features fresh fish steamed to perfection with aromatic ginger and scallions, creating a healthy and delicious meal.

Shandong Style Steamed Fish With Ginger And Scallions

Ingredients

  • 1 whole fish (such as sea bass or snapper), cleaned and scaled
  • 3 tablespoons fresh ginger, julienned
  • 3 scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (Chinese cooking wine)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Instructions

  1. Place the fish on a heatproof plate that fits inside a steamer.
  2. Spread the ginger and scallions on top of the fish.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, sugar, salt, and white pepper. Pour this mixture over the fish.
  4. Steam the fish over high heat for 12-15 minutes, or until cooked through.
  5. Carefully remove the plate from the steamer and discard any excess liquid.
  6. Garnish with additional scallions, if desired, and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
25 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
200 per serving
Protein
25g
Fat
8g
Carbohydrates
5g

Supplies

Heatproof plate Steamer

Tools

Knife Cutting board Small bowl

Serving suggestions

Serve the Shandong Style Steamed Fish with Ginger and Scallions with steamed rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

Make sure to use the freshest fish available for the best flavor and texture in this dish.

Cost

Medium