Oriental Steamed Fish

Delight your taste buds with the elegance and simplicity of Oriental Steamed Fish, a quintessential Asian dish that brings out the delicate flavors of fresh sea bass or snapper. This nutrient-packed recipe pairs tender steamed fish with the aromatic trio of ginger, green onions, and cilantro, creating a vibrant and wholesome main course. Seasoned with soy sauce, rice wine, and a sizzling drizzle of sesame oil, each bite is infused with savory umami and fragrant zest. Perfectly steamed to flaky perfection in under 20 minutes, this dish is easy to prepare yet sophisticated enough to impress guests. Serve it as a light, protein-rich centerpiece alongside steamed rice and sautéed greens for an authentic Asian dining experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 about 1.5 pounds whole white fish (such as sea bass or snapper), cleaned and scaled
• 2 inches, thinly sliced fresh ginger
• 3 stalks, julienned green onions
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice wine (or dry sherry)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 handful, chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Clean the fish by rinsing it under cold water and patting it dry with paper towels. Make three diagonal slashes on each side of the fish for even cooking.

Step 2

Rub the fish inside and out with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Step 3

Place half of the sliced ginger into the cavity of the fish and the other half on top of the fish.

Step 4

Prepare a steaming setup: Pour water into a wok or large pot with a steaming rack. Ensure there is enough water to generate steam but not touch the fish when placed in the steamer.

Step 5

Bring the water to a boil over high heat.

Step 6

Place the fish on a heatproof plate that fits inside your steamer. Carefully set the plate into the steamer when the water is boiling.

Step 7

Cover and steam the fish over high heat for 18-20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish, until it is just cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Step 8

While the fish is steaming, combine soy sauce and rice wine in a small bowl and set aside.

Step 9

Once the fish is cooked, carefully remove the plate from the steamer.

Step 10

Sprinkle the fish with julienned green onions and chopped cilantro.

Step 11

In a small pan, heat the sesame oil over medium heat until it starts to shimmer. Pour the hot sesame oil evenly over the green onions and cilantro to release their aroma.

Step 12

Drizzle the prepared soy sauce mixture over the fish.

Step 13

Serve the steamed fish immediately, garnished with additional fresh cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	862.5 grams (862.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1020

Total Fat 31.50g	40%
Saturated Fat 7.20g	36%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.90g
Cholesterol 340mg	113%
Sodium 4448mg	193%
Total Carbohydrate 12.60g	5%
Dietary Fiber 2.70g	10%
Total Sugars 1.70g
Protein 159.10g	318%

Vitamin D 1701IU	8505%
Calcium 241mg	19%
Iron 6mg	32%
Potassium 2536mg	54%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.2%

Protein: 65.6%

Carbs: 5.2%