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. 1

    Lightly salt fish cavity.

  2. 2

    Place ginger slices in cavity of fish.

  3. 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. 4

    Squeeze lemon over the fish, then sprinkle with salt.

  5. 5

    Place on top of steamer rack.

  6. 6

    Add water to bottom of steamer up to about 1 inch deep.

  7. 7

    Cover steamer and begin timing when water starts to boil.

  8. 8

    Steam for 10–15 minutes (check if done, take care not to overcook).

  9. 9

    When fork-tender, remove fish from steamer and lay on a serving platter.

  10. 10

    Set aside liquid.

Tags

chineseamerican