Description
Chinese steamed fish is a classic, healthy dish that highlights fresh fish’s delicate flavors with aromatic ginger, scallions, and a savory soy sauce base. It’s a quick, flavorful recipe that’s perfect for a family meal or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole white fish (sea bass, tilapia, or snapper)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice wine or dry sherry
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 3 slices ginger, julienned
- 2 scallions, sliced thinly
- 1 red chili, sliced (optional for garnish)
- Cilantro leaves (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Fish: Rinse and pat the fish dry. Score the sides for even cooking.
- Season: Place fish on a heatproof plate and drizzle with soy sauce, sesame oil, rice wine, and sugar.
- Add Aromatics: Top with ginger slices and scallion whites.
- Steam: Steam over boiling water for 8-12 minutes. Fish is ready when it flakes easily and is opaque.
- Serve: Garnish with scallion greens, red chili, and cilantro. Serve hot with the steaming sauce.
Notes
- Use the freshest fish possible for optimal flavor.
- Adjust steaming time depending on fish size and thickness.
- Avoid overcooking to retain tender texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
Keywords: Traditional steamed fish, Ginger scallion fish recipe, Healthy Chinese fish recipe, Easy steamed fish with soy sauce