READY IN 25 mins

Steamed Fish with Ginger

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"If you like fish or even anything about Chinese food you'll love this recipe." — lenochka

Directions

Pat halibut dry with paper towels. Rub both sides of fillet with salt. Scatter the ginger over the top of the fish and place onto a heatproof ceramic dish.
Place into a bamboo steamer set over several inches of gently boiling water, and cover. Gently steam for 10 to 12 minutes.
Pour accumulated water out of the dish and sprinkle the fillet with green onion. Drizzle both soy sauces over the surface of the fish.
Heat peanut and sesame oils in a small skillet over medium-high heat until they begin to smoke. When the oil is hot, carefully pour on top of the halibut fillet. The very hot oil will cause the green onions and water on top of the fish to pop and spatter all over - be careful. Garnish with cilantro sprigs and serve immediately.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 25 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Sep 14, 2009

This was great. Instead of pouring heated oil over the fish at the end, I mixed it with the soy sauce warmed it (not to the point that it smoked) and poured it on once the fish was cooked. I hate it when oil splatters and this avoided that mess.

—Anne C.

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 14, 2011

Caution: First, steam fish, drain plate of water completely, then cut 2" scallion lengthwise very thin, ginger likewise in 2" long thin matchstick size and scatter over fish. Heat oil and pour over scallion, ginger, and fish. NOW pour on soy sauce. Pouring 400+ degree oil into water-based liquid is a recipe for disaster!

—Chef Ka Lee

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Aug 10, 2008

This was my most successful fish dish ever. And I tried it for the first time with company, who raved. I didn't have a steamer large enough to handle servings for 6. So, I improvised with a large, deep frying pan with 3" water, an ovenproof ramekin in the center to support a Pyrex dish containing the fish and ginger above the water, and covering all with a lid. This worked pretty well. Fish was very tasty and juicy.

—SwimWaters

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Jan 16, 2011

This definitely tasted authentic to me. Very easy to make, and nice flavours. I don't have a bamboo steamer (or any other kind of steamer) so here is what I did- I filled the bottom of a large pot with water, then put a bowl in the water. Then I placed the plate with fish on it on the bowl (about 3cm above the water level) and put the lid on the pot. There you have it, the easiest home made steamer.

—dinner for breakfast

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Sep 26, 2008

This is so easy to make and tastes delicious. I didn't use the peanut oil due to food allergies - I just used more seasame oil. I wouldn't change a thing with this recipe. What a healthy, simple, quick dish. Even my picky 5 yr old devoured it and asked for 2nds. My 4 yr old who proclaimed he only will eat salmon also couldn't get enough and said, "I guess I like halibut, too." For busy moms who are looking for a fresh, healthy, quick meal - put this one in your recipe box!

—LosGatosMama

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Feb 18, 2009

YUM!!! We tried something new for the Chinese New Year and it's now a favorite of ours. I left out the peanut oil because I didn't have it and it's still great!

—Mich

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Sep 24, 2009

My family loved this!! I followed another reviewers advice and put my ceramic dish into a large covered skillet with water since I did not have a steamer. I also used two different types of sesame oil since I did not have peanut oil on hand. And I used regular onions in place of green onions. Even so, this dish was awesome!! It was quick and easy. Next time I will try to have the right things on hand to see if it tastes even better.

—cbprseven

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Nov 10, 2008

My husband licked his plate clean...literally. Did not change a thing (except how I steamed it without a steamer using various items found around the house. Will definately make it again!

—Dory C.

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Nutrition

Calories
361 kcal
18%

Carbohydrates
2 g
< 1%

Cholesterol
73 mg
24%

Fat
16.8 g
26%

Fiber
0.5 g
2%

Protein
48.2 g
96%

Sodium
1908 mg
76%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Steamed Fish with Ginger

Serving Size: 1/2 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 361
Calories from Fat: 152

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.8g 26 %
Saturated Fat 2.6g 13 %
Cholesterol 73mg 24 %
Sodium 1908mg 76 %
** Potassium 1112mg 31 %
Total Carbohydrates 2g < 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2 %
Protein 48.2g 96 %
Sugars 0.4g
Vitamin A 16 %
Vitamin C 6 %
Calcium 15 %
Iron 128 %
** Thiamin 13 %
** Niacin 169 %
** Vitamin B6 46 %
** Magnesium 75 %
** Folate 20 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.