Chinese Steam Fish
Chinese Steamed Fish is a popular and delicious dish in Chinese cuisine. It typically consists of a whole fish, such as sea bass or snapper, steamed with soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and scallions. The fish is cooked until tender and infused with the flavors of the seasonings. It's a healthy and flavorful dish that is often served with steamed rice.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fish whole, (such as sea bass, barramundi or snapper), cleaned and scaled
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1- inch piece ginger julienned
- 2-3 stalks scallions cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Place the whole fish on a heatproof dish that fits inside your steamer basket.
- In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and water. Pour this mixture over the fish, making sure it is evenly coated.
- Scatter the minced garlic, ginger, and scallions on top of the fish.
- Fill a wok or large pot with water and bring it to a boil. Place the dish with the fish into the steamer basket and place it over the boiling water. Cover and steam for about 10-12 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.
- In a small saucepan, heat the vegetable oil until hot. Carefully pour the hot oil over the fish to release the aromas of the garlic, ginger, and scallions.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with steamed rice.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 499kcal (25%)Carbohydrates: 10g (3%)Protein: 98g (196%)Fat: 8g (12%)Saturated Fat: 3g (19%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 227mg (76%)Sodium: 3751mg (163%)Potassium: 1613mg (46%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 2g (2%)Vitamin A: 240IU (5%)Vitamin C: 7mg (8%)Calcium: 92mg (9%)Iron: 4mg (22%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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