Oriental Steamed Fish

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A delicate and aromatic Chinese-style dish featuring tender white fish glazed with a bright ginger-soy sauce.
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This Oriental Steamed Fish is a quintessential example of Chinese home cooking, prioritizing the natural sweetness and tender texture of fresh white fish. By steaming the fish over aromatic ginger, you preserve its delicate flavor while infusing it with subtle warmth. The dish is finished with a vibrant, quick-cooked sauce made from orange juice, soy sauce, and a touch of vinegar, creating a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy notes. It’s an elegant yet simple meal that comes together in under thirty minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or when you want to serve something light and sophisticated for dinner. Pair it with steamed rice to soak up the delicious sauce.

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Oriental Steamed Fish

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 Calories: 271.0

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This Oriental Steamed Fish is a quintessential example of Chinese home cooking, prioritizing the natural sweetness and tender texture of fresh white fish. By steaming the fish over aromatic ginger, you preserve its delicate flavor while infusing it with subtle warmth. The dish is finished with a vibrant, quick-cooked sauce made from orange juice, soy sauce, and a touch of vinegar, creating a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy notes. It&# 226;ÂÂs an elegant yet simple meal that comes together in under thirty minutes, making it ideal for busy weeknights or when you want to serve something light and sophisticated for dinner. Pair it with steamed rice to soak up the delicious sauce.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Pat the fish steaks dry with paper towels and place them in a single layer on an oiled rack of a bamboo steamer or a heatproof plate that fits inside your pot.
  2. Sprinkle the slivered fresh ginger evenly over the fish.
  3. Bring water to a boil in a large pot or wok, ensuring the water level is below the steamer rack so it does not touch the fish.
  4. Place the steamer rack into the pot, cover tightly, and steam for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
  5. While the fish is steaming, combine the orange juice, soy sauce, vinegar, and brown sugar in a small saucepan.
  6. Bring the sauce mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves.
  7. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the sesame oil.
  8. Transfer the steamed fish to a serving platter and discard the cooked ginger if desired.
  9. Sprinkle the minced green onions over the fish and pour the warm sauce evenly over all.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 271.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.0g25%
Saturated Fat 6.7g34%
Cholesterol 82.0mg28%
Sodium 72.0mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 29.0g58%

* 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: chinese, steamed fish, ginger, soy sauce, white fish, orange juice, sesame oil, seafood, healthy, quick dinner, asian cuisine, light meal, ginger sauce, green onions
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