Braised Whole Fish With Shrimp Sauce Recipe

Name: Braised Whole Fish With Shrimp Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 x Dry Shiitake mushrooms; 1 Tbsp. Soy sauce; 1 Tbsp. Shao Hsing wine Or possibly dry sherry; 1 tsp Cornstarch; 1/4 lb Medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped; 1 whl Cleaned fish, scaled if necessary Or possibly; 1 1/2 lb Fish fillets or possibly steak Salt and pepper (optional); 1 Tbsp. To 2 tb Cornstarch; 2 Tbsp. Salad oil; 1 Tbsp. Shredded or possibly chopped fresh ginger; 1/2 c. Low-salt chicken broth; 1 Tbsp. Soy sauce or possibly bean sauce; 1 tsp Corn starch, mixed with 2 tsp. water; 3 x Green onions, thinly slice on a sharp diagonal (garnish)

Servings: persons

2 x Dry Shiitake mushrooms
1 Tbsp. Soy sauce
1 Tbsp. Shao Hsing wine Or possibly dry sherry
1 tsp Cornstarch
1/4 lb Medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped
1 whl Cleaned fish, scaled if necessary Or possibly
1 1/2 lb Fish fillets or possibly steak Salt and pepper (optional)
1 Tbsp. To 2 tb Cornstarch
2 Tbsp. Salad oil
1 Tbsp. Shredded or possibly chopped fresh ginger
1/2 c. Low-salt chicken broth
1 Tbsp. Soy sauce or possibly bean sauce
1 tsp Corn starch, mixed with 2 tsp. water
3 x Green onions, thinly slice on a sharp diagonal (garnish)

1
Soak mushrooms in hot water till caps are tender, 15 to 30 min; drain.
2
Gently squeeze water from mushrooms then cut off and throw away stems; thinly slice caps.
3
Set aside.
4
In a small bowl, combine 1 Tbsp.
5
soy sauce, wine and cornstarch.
6
Add in shrimp and stir to coat.
7
Set aside.
8
Sprinkle fish lightly with salt and pepper; dredge in cornstarch and shake off excess or possibly lightly sprinkle with cornstarch (fish does not need to be completely coated).
9
Place a wide frying pan (preferably with a non-stick surface) over medium-high heat.
10
Add in 1 Tbsp.
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of the oil; swirl to coat surface.
12
Add in fish (skin side up if using fillets); cover and cook till golden on bottom, about 3 min.
13
carefully turn fish over and repeat to brown other side.
14
Remove fish and set aside.
15
Add in the remaining Tbsp.
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of oil to the pan.
17
Add in ginger and cook, stirring, till fragrant, about 10 seconds.
18
Add in shrimp and stir till shrimp are opaque and separated, about 1 minute.
19
Add in mushrooms, broth and soy sauce and cook for 30 seconds.
20
Add in cornstarch solution and stir till sauce boils and thickens.
21
Return fish to pan and spoon sauce over fish.
22
Cover and simmer till center of fish at thickest is just opaque, about 3 to 5 min.
23
Transfer fish to platter; pour sauce over fish.
24
Garnish with green onions.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 x Dry Shiitake mushrooms, 1 Tbsp. Soy sauce, 1 Tbsp. Shao Hsing wine Or possibly dry sherry, 1 tsp Cornstarch, and more.

Yes, Braised Whole Fish With Shrimp Sauce Recipe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!