Chinese Steamed Fish

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Delicate steamed fish with a bright, savory-sweet sauce
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Chinese Steamed Fish

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 211.9

Description

This elegant Chinese steamed fish dish highlights the natural sweetness of fresh rockfish fillets. The fish is gently cooked over a bed of crisp-tender vegetables, including asparagus, carrots, and mushrooms, which absorb the delicate flavors. A vibrant sauce made from soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and fresh orange zest provides a perfect balance of salty, tangy, and aromatic notes. This recipe is quick to prepare and makes for a healthy, impressive weeknight dinner or a light side dish for larger gatherings. The texture of the fish remains tender and flaky, while the vegetables add a satisfying crunch.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, grated ginger, rice vinegar, orange juice, and orange rind in a small bowl. Whisk until blended and let sit for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  2. Rinse the fish fillets with cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
  3. Arrange the fish fillets on a vegetable steamer tray or a heat-proof plate that fits inside your steamer.
  4. Place the steamer tray over 1 1/2 inches of boiling water in a large pot. Cover and steam for 1-2 minutes to start cooking the fish.
  5. Remove the lid and top the fish with sliced mushrooms, green onions, asparagus pieces, and carrots.
  6. Cover and steam for an additional 5 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and vegetables are crisp-tender.
  7. Carefully remove the steamer tray from the pot. Pour the prepared sauce over individual portions of fish and vegetables just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 211.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.1g10%
Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
Cholesterol 75.7mg26%
Sodium 83.2mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 34.8g70%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: steamed, fish, chinese, rockfish, seafood, dinner, healthy, quick, vegetables, soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil, light, flaky, fresh
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