steamed fish recipe

A yummy and easy Chinese steamed fish using cod, topped with green onions and ginger, and served with soy sauce.

Easy Chinese Steamed Fish

½ lb cod (see note 1)

tbsp green onions (thinly sliced, divided)

tbsp ginger (julienned, divided)

vegetable oil (see note 2)

soy sauce (see note 3)

sugar

salt

½ tsp sesame oil

Prep your steamer pot. Bring water to a boil and lower to a simmer. Add the steamer insert on top.

In a large bowl, add 1 tablespoon of green onions to the bottom, followed by the  cod. Lastly, add 1 tablespoon of ginger over the fish.

Put the bowl in the steamer pot and let the fish steam for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through.

Combine the vegetable oil and the rest of the ginger in a medium saucepan. Heat for 15-20 seconds until the oil starts to sizzle.

Remove the fish from the steamer pot and place the fish onto a large plate. Pour the cooked ginger mixture over the fish.

Top the fish with remaining green onions. Set aside.

Combine all the ingredients for the soy sauce in a small bowl and mix.

Heat the soy sauce sauce in a sauce pan for 15-20 seconds until the edges start to bubble.

Pour over the fish and serve immediately.

Looking for a simple fish dinner? This steamed fish with ginger, scallions, and a splash of soy sauce is light, healthy, and easy to make. Ready in just 25 minutes, it's finished with hot oil for that perfect sizzle. Serve with steamed rice for a complete meal.

Steamed Fish with Scallions, Ginger and Soy Sauce (Ca Hap Gung Hanh)

lbs white flesh fish (sea bass, tilapia, or cod)

black pepper

onions

ginger

soy sauce

water

vegetable oil oil

Set up the steamer

Fill the bottom of the steamer with water, making sure it doesn&#8217;t touch the steaming plate. Bring the water to a simmer while you prepare the rest.

Prepare the green onions/scallions

Start by trimming off the root ends of the green onions. Slice the green onions into 2-3 inch long sections. Julienne the green onions by cutting them lengthwise into thin strips. Separate the white part and green part. Set aside.

Prepare the ginger

Use a spoon to peel the ginger, scraping off the skin. Cut the ginger into thin coins. Then julienne the ginger by stacking the slices and cutting them into thin matchstick-like strips. Set aside.

Prepare the fish

Clean the fish by rinsing it and patting it dry with paper towels. If using a whole fish, make slits along the back, down to the backbone, Marinate the fish by coating all sides and inside the slits with salt, ground black pepper, half of the ginger, and white parts of the green onions.

Steam the fish

Place the fish in a single layer on a plate that fits inside a steamer with the lid on. Steam for about 12 minutes if using fillets or steaks, or 25 minutes for whole fish.

Prepare the soy sauce mixture

Mix together light soy sauce and sugar until dissolved. Add a bit of hot water at a time to taste. Set aside.

Add aromatics

Tilt the plate to discard any liquid that collects during steaming (to remove any fishy smell). Remove the plate from the steamer, drizzle the fish with the soy sauce mixture, and top with remaining ginger and green onions (the green part).

Finish with hot oil

When ready to serve, heat vegetable oil in a small saucepan. Carefully pour the hot oil over the aromatics—be cautious, as it may splatter. Serve with steamed rice for a complete meal.

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