Steamed Fish
steamed fish
ChineseOtherEasy30 minBy Northstar
Ingredients
Servings
4
- 1 medium-sized fish (parrot, mullet) about 2 lbs., whole, cleaned
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 lemon
- 1 inch piece of ginger
- 3 stalks green onions
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame seed oil
Instructions
- 1
Lightly salt fish cavity.
- 2
Place ginger slices in cavity of fish.
- 3
Put fish on a sheet of aluminum foil or ti leaf large enough to curl sides about 1 inch upwards all around the fish, to catch fish juices while steaming.
- 4
Squeeze lemon over the fish, then sprinkle with salt.
- 5
Place on top of steamer rack.
- 6
Add water to bottom of steamer up to about 1 inch deep.
- 7
Cover steamer and begin timing when water starts to boil.
- 8
Steam for 10–15 minutes (check if done, take care not to overcook).
- 9
When fork-tender, remove fish from steamer and lay on a serving platter.
- 10
Set aside liquid.
Tags
chineseamerican