Chinese-Style Steamed Fish Recipe
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Chinese-Style Steamed Fish

By: KAM_SUNG 
"This is a basic and common Chinese recipe for steamed fish. My father taught me how to make this; it is easy to prepare, hard to mess up, and very versatile. Serve over white rice, using some of the sauce mixture from the steaming bowl."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (20)

What to Drink?

Wine Chardonnay
Cocktail The Vodka Collins
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds halibut, cut into 4 pieces
  • 3 green onions, cut into 3 inch lengths
  • 2 fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 6 leaves napa cabbage, sliced into 4 inch pieces
  • 2 slices fresh ginger root, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/8 cup water
  • crushed red pepper flakes to taste
  • fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish

Directions

  1. Arrange 1/2 of the green onions on the bottom of the steaming bowl (it is important to steam in a container in order to retain the steam and juices around the fish). Place 1/2 of the mushrooms and Napa cabbage sections on top of the onions. Place fish on top of the vegetables. Sprinkle ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes over fish. Top with the remaining green onions, mushrooms, and napa cabbage. Drizzle soy sauce and water over everything.
  2. Place steam bowl in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Steam for 15 to 20 minutes, or until fish flakes easily. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

Footnotes

FOOTNOTE

  • Halibut, cod, or any firm-fleshed white fish will work for this recipe.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 215 | Total Fat: 4.2g | Cholesterol: 54mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2004 by COOKINMUM   view full review
I was going to submit an almost identical recipe. I don't have a steamer though so this is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by CMYLEE93   view full review
This recipe is as it says: easy to prepare and hard to mess up. I used this on a Japanese bass...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by KHUDLOW   view full review
Used my electric wok with the steamer rack. Placed ingredients in a round cake pan, leaving...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2004 by MRSTARZAN   view full review
I didn't have a steamer or cabbage so I took the suggestion to use chicken broth with grated...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2004 by honeyfied   view full review
i gave it a four cuz to me it lacks of flavour.. so the next time i tried i added some ground...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2006 by RACHEL1070   view full review
Nope. This did not work. There are better ways to make halibut. A lot of work for a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 5, 2004 by ROMATTS   view full review
I made this for myself and my father tonight and we liked it a lot! And he likes fried fish...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by Genie   view full review
This makes a very nice, light, flavorful meal. I will make often.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2007 by UNRULYSIREN84   view full review
I didn't have a steamer so I baked it instead. The red pepper flakes add a little kick.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2005 by Annie   view full review
It was simple to make and I would make it again.

 

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