Braised Chinese-Style Fish Recipe

Name: Braised Chinese-Style Fish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1 1/2-pound sea bass, cleaned and left whole; 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 4 tablespoons cooking oil; 1 cup snow-pea pods; 1 cup thinly sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms; 1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts; 1/4 cup dry sherry; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1/4 cup water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger; 1 cup chopped scallions

Servings: persons

2 1 1/2-pound sea bass, cleaned and left whole
3 tablespoons cornstarch
4 tablespoons cooking oil
1 cup snow-pea pods
1 cup thinly sliced fresh shiitake mushrooms
1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts
1/4 cup dry sherry
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
1 cup chopped scallions

1
Rinse and dry the fish.
2
Coat with the cornstarch.
3
Heat oil in a large skillet with a cover and brown the fish in the oil on both sides.
4
Lower heat.
5
Add the pea pods, mushrooms and water chestnuts.
6
Combine the sherry, soy sauce, water, salt, sugar and ginger and pour over fish.
7
Cover and simmer about 15 minutes.
8
Remove fish to a warm platter.
9
Drain the vegetables and spread them over and around the fish.
10
Continue to cook the sauce until it is thickened slightly, stir in the scallions, pour over the fish and serve.

193

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1 1/2-pound sea bass, cleaned and left whole, 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 4 tablespoons cooking oil, 1 cup snow-pea pods, and more.

Yes, Braised Chinese-Style Fish falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Braised Chinese-Style Fish

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Variations & substitutions

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