Steamed Fish With Ginger And Scallions

Steamed Fish with Ginger and Scallions is a classic Cantonese dish that is light, flavorful, and healthy. The gentle steaming method preserves the delicate taste and texture of the fish, while the ginger and scallions add a fragrant and savory touch.

Steamed Fish With Ginger And Scallions

Ingredients

  • 1 whole fish (such as sea bass or snapper), about 1.5 lbs, scaled and gutted
  • 3-4 slices of ginger
  • 3-4 stalks of scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Instructions

  1. Clean the fish and pat dry with paper towels. Place the fish on a heatproof plate that fits inside your steamer.
  2. Place the ginger slices on top of the fish and tuck some inside the cavity. Scatter the scallions over and around 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. Bring water to a boil in the steamer. Once boiling, place the plate with the fish into the steamer, cover, and steam for about 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is just cooked through.
  5. Carefully remove the plate from the steamer and pour off any accumulated liquid. Garnish with additional scallions and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
200
Protein
25g
Fat
8g
Carbohydrates
5g

Supplies

Heatproof plate Steaming basket or rack

Tools

Steamer Small bowl Knife Cutting board

Serving suggestions

Serve the 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 not overcook the fish to maintain its delicate texture. Adjust steaming time based on the thickness of the fish.

Cost

$15