Best Simple Steamed Fish Recipes

SIMPLE STEAMED FISH

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Provided by Suzanne Hamlin

Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 1/2 or 2 pounds whole, scaled fish like red snapper, rock cod, large flounder or black bass; or a thick chunk of striped or black bass
1 1/2-inch piece of ginger, peeled and cut in fine slivers
1 scallion, trimmed and sliced in thin strands lengthwise
2 cilantro sprigs, leaves only (optional)
3 tablespoons peanut oil
4 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce

Steps:

Rinse the fish. Pat dry, then place in a heat-proof dish.
Set a rack in a pot and add water to a depth of 1 1/2 to 2 inches. (If you use a steamer, fill half the lower tier with water.) Bring to a boil. Set dish on rack (or on upper tier of steamer) and steam over high heat for 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish.
Test for doneness by poking a chopstick or sharp knife through the thickest part of the fish. It should flake easily and look opaque all the way to the bone.
When fish is done, use a turkey baster or spoon to discard any accumulated liquid.
Sprinkle ginger, scallion and optional cilantro over fish. Heat oil in a small skillet. Add soy sauce and heat for a few seconds. Pour mixture over fish. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 174, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 1 gram, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 291 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

SIMPLE STEAMED FISH

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I couldn't find a recipe to steam our fish tonight that really appealed to me, so I came up with this.... Cook time will depend on the thickness of your fish fillets-ours were quite small.

Provided by JustJanS

Categories Australian

Time 7m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

400 g white fish fillets (I used a snapper-like fish)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons grated ginger
1 garlic clove, crushed
2 teaspoons mirin
2 teaspoons chili sauce (not sweet chili sauce)
2 green onions, finely sliced

Steps:

In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients (apart from the fish and green onions) together.
Smear a little of the dressing around a dinner plate. Arrange the fillets thickest sides out. Drizzle the remaining dressing over the top and spread it around.
Cover with cling film, punch a few holes in it then microwave on high for 2 minutes. Check and microwave a further 30 seconds at a time until the fish is just done. Allow to stand a couple of minutes then serve, pouring the juices over and garnishing with the sliced green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.5, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 134, Sodium 757.3, Carbohydrate 7.1, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 3.5, Protein 38.3