Cantonese Steamed Fish with Ginger & Scallions
Make Cantonese Steamed Fish with Ginger & Scallions, a Chinese dinner recipe with whole white fish (e.g., branzino, snapper, cod fillet), fresh ginger, green onions. It has about 20 min, about 300 calories per serving. Get ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition estimates, FAQs, and Recipe Genius app tools.
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Cantonese Steamed Fish with Ginger & Scallions is a Chinese dinner recipe that takes about 20 min, makes 2 servings, has about 300 calories per serving. Use the ingredients and steps below, or open it in Recipe Genius for guided Cook Mode, timers, serving changes, and a shopping list.
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View on AmazonCantonese Steamed Fish with Ginger & Scallions ingredients
- 1 lb whole white fish (e.g., branzino, snapper, cod fillet)
- 4 inch piece fresh ginger
- 4 stalks green onions
- 3 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp peanut oil (or other neutral oil)
- 2 sprigs cilantro
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How to make Cantonese Steamed Fish with Ginger & Scallions
- Prepare the fish: If using a whole fish, ensure it's scaled and gutted. Pat dry with paper towels. Make two shallow diagonal slits on each side of the fish (if whole). If using fillets, pat them dry.
- Arrange the fish on a heatproof plate that fits inside your steamer. Place sliced ginger and chopped green onion pieces both inside the fish cavity (if whole) and on top of and around the fish.
- Set up your steamer: Bring water to a rolling boil in a wok or large pot with a steamer rack. Carefully place the plate with the fish into the steamer.
- Steam the fish for 8-12 minutes, depending on thickness. A whole fish typically takes longer than fillets. It's done when the flesh is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- While the fish steams, prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, combine light soy sauce and sesame oil. In another small bowl, prepare the julienned ginger and green onions for garnish.
- Once the fish is cooked, carefully remove the plate from the steamer. Discard the cooked ginger and green onions from around the fish. Pour off any accumulated liquid from the plate (this is important for clean flavor).
- Pour the prepared soy sauce mixture evenly over the steamed fish. Arrange the fresh julienned ginger and green onions generously on top of the fish.
- Heat the peanut oil in a small saucepan until it is smoking hot (about 350-375°F / 175-190°C). Carefully and quickly pour the hot oil over the fresh ginger and scallions on the fish. You will hear a sizzling sound.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve immediately with steamed rice.
Cantonese Steamed Fish with Ginger & Scallions FAQ
How do I make Cantonese Steamed Fish with Ginger & Scallions?
Make Cantonese Steamed Fish with Ginger & Scallions by gathering the ingredients below, following the step-by-step instructions, and checking that everything is cooked safely before serving.
What ingredients are in Cantonese Steamed Fish with Ginger & Scallions?
The main ingredients include whole white fish (e.g., branzino, snapper, cod fillet), fresh ginger, green onions, light soy sauce, sesame oil. The full ingredient list is included on this page.
How long does Cantonese Steamed Fish with Ginger & Scallions take?
This recipe takes about 20 min, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.
How many calories are in Cantonese Steamed Fish with Ginger & Scallions?
Recipe Genius estimates about 300 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.
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