Steamed Opah (Moonfish) Recipe

Name: Steamed Opah (Moonfish)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) opah fillets; salt and pepper, to taste; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons white wine; Ginger Pesto; 1 tablespoon cilantro, minced; 1 tablespoon green onion, minced; 1 tablespoon ginger, minced; 1 1/2 tablespoons light vegetable oil; salt, to taste; white pepper, to taste; Ginger Cream Sauce; 2 cups heavy cream; 1 cup shiitake mushroom, sliced; 1 tablespoon shoyu; 1 tablespoon fresh gingerroot, sliced thinly, then finely julienned into shreds; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced; salt, to taste; white pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

4 (6 ounce) opah fillets
salt and pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons white wine
Ginger Pesto
1 tablespoon cilantro, minced
1 tablespoon green onion, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons light vegetable oil
salt, to taste
white pepper, to taste
Ginger Cream Sauce
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup shiitake mushroom, sliced
1 tablespoon shoyu
1 tablespoon fresh gingerroot, sliced thinly, then finely julienned into shreds
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced
salt, to taste
white pepper, to taste

1
To prepare this dish you need a steamer, or you can improvise like the Chinese do with a regular covered pot into which you put a bowl upside down with a plate on top.
2
Season the opah with salt and pepper and marinate in the olive oil and wine for 20 to 30 minutes.
3
Mix Ginger Pesto ingredients.
4
Arrange the fish in your steamer and spread about 1 teaspoon of pesto on each fillet.
5
Steam for 6 to 8 minutes, or until done.
6
Serve on top of a dollops of Garlic Mashed Potatoes, surrounded by Ginger Cream Sauce.
7
To make the sauce, combine cream, mushrooms, shoyu and ginger.
8
Bring to a boil, lower heat and let simmer until reduced to the consistency you prefer.
9
Fold in Chinese parsley and adjust seasonings with salt and white pepper.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (6 ounce) opah fillets, salt and pepper, to taste, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons white wine, and more.

Yes, Steamed Opah (Moonfish) 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.

Steamed Opah (Moonfish)

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