Chinese Steamed Fish with Ginger and Scallion
Tender, fresh, juicy steamed fish with aromatic ginger and scallion is a traditional Cantonese homemade meal. This steamed fish recipe is easy and authentic.
Servings: 3
Calories: 252kcal
Equipment
- Wok/Pan
- Steaming Rack
Ingredients
- 10 oz Cod fillet
- 3 stalks Scallion
- 1 Ginger
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 4 tbsp Peanut oil
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
Instructions
- Slice scallions and julienne ginger, set aside for later use
- In a saucepan, mix the soy sauce with sugar on low heat until homogeneous
- Season the fish fillet with a little salt and back pepper
- Use a deep, wide frying pan or a wok, put the steaming rack inside, and pour water into the pan
- Place the fish on a plate and put the ginger coins on top of the fish. Put the fish on the steaming rack and turn the heat on high to bring to boil. Place the lid on and steam for about 10 -12 minutes.
- Right before the fish is ready, heat up cooking oil in a small pan over high heat for about 2-3 minutes.
- Take out the fish from the pan when it’s done. Place the julienned scallions and ginger on top of the fish fillet.
- While the oil is blazing hot, quickly pour it over the fish, scallion, and ginger
- Drizzle the sweet soy sauce over the fish. Serve warm