Steamed Snapper with Garlic-Ginger Sauce Recipe

Name: Steamed Snapper with Garlic-Ginger Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons grapeseed or canola oil; 3 tablespoons minced shallot; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 1/2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger; 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1/4 cup dark soy sauce; 3 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar or balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce; 1 tablespoon shio kombu; 1 1/2 tablespoons minced cilantro; 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped scallion; 4 green cabbage leaves, for steaming; 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil; Four 5-ounce skinless snapper fillets, preferably yellow-striped; Kosher salt

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons grapeseed or canola oil
3 tablespoons minced shallot
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 cup dark soy sauce
3 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar or balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
1 tablespoon shio kombu
1 1/2 tablespoons minced cilantro
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped scallion
4 green cabbage leaves, for steaming
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
Four 5-ounce skinless snapper fillets, preferably yellow-striped
Kosher salt

1
In a small skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the grapeseed oil.
2
Add the shallot and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 8 minutes.
3
Add the sugar, ginger and garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant and the sugar is melted, about 2 minutes.
4
Add the soy sauce, vinegar, fish sauce and shio kombu and bring to a boil over moderately high heat, then simmer over moderately low heat until slightly reduced, about 3 minutes.
5
Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro and scallion.
6
Set a bamboo steamer in a wok or a large, deep skillet.
7
Add 1 inch of water to the wok or skillet and bring to a boil.
8
Line the inside of the steamer with the cabbage leaves.
9
Combine the sesame oil and the remaining 1 tablespoon of grapeseed oil and brush all over the fish.
10
Season the fish lightly with salt and set it on the cabbage leaves.
11
Cover and steam over moderate heat for about 7 minutes, until just cooked through.
12
Transfer the fish to plates and serve with the ginger-garlic sauce.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons grapeseed or canola oil, 3 tablespoons minced shallot, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Steamed Snapper with Garlic-Ginger Sauce 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 Snapper with Garlic-Ginger Sauce

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