asian steamed fish

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beulah, MI
Updated on Jul 20, 2017

We love to fish in the summer and I always love to try new ways to cook bass fillets. This Asian style is quick and easy and so good. Healthy also.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Steam
yield 3 to 4

Ingredients

  • 6 - bass fillets or any white fish
  • 2 tablespoons grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon lemongrass paste
  • 3 tablespoons peanut oil
  • - salt
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon sambal olek chili paste
  • 1/2 cup shaoxing wine
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 small lime juice and zest
  • GARNISHES
  • - green parts of scallion
  • - chopped fresh cilantro
  • - pickled ginger

How To Make asian steamed fish

  • Step 1
    Fill the steamer with water and add the ginger and lemongrass paste. Bring to a boil. Brush the fish with the peanut oil on both sides. sprinkle with salt. Lay the fish in the steaming basket and steam until flaky. 2 to 7 minutes depending on how thick the fish is.
  • Step 2
    While the fish is steaming mix the peanut oil, sesame oil, garlic, and sambal olek. Cook in sauce pan about 2 minutes. Add the wine and reduce until most has evaporated. Add the soy sauce, sugar, and lime juice and zest. Cook 1 minute.
  • Step 3
    Serve the sauce over the fish and garnish with scallions, cilantro and pickled ginger. Make it a whole meal and serve over rice.

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Category: Fish
Culture: Asian
Ingredient: Fish
Method: Steam

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