asian steamed fish
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
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Step 1Fill 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.
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Step 2While 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.
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Step 3Serve 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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