Steamed Tilapia Fish Recipe

Name: Steamed Tilapia Fish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tilapia fillets or 1 freshwater fish fillet; 1/4 cup thinly sliced gingerroot; 1/4 cup finely chopped garlic; 1 stalk spring onion, 1 inch each; 2 tablespoons shaoshing Chinese wine; 1 tablespoon light soya sauce; 1 tablespoon salt; 1/2 tablespoon sugar; 8 dried chilies; 3 liters boiling water

Servings: persons

1 tilapia fillets or 1 freshwater fish fillet
1/4 cup thinly sliced gingerroot
1/4 cup finely chopped garlic
1 stalk spring onion, 1 inch each
2 tablespoons shaoshing Chinese wine
1 tablespoon light soya sauce
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 tablespoon sugar
8 dried chilies
3 liters boiling water

1
Clean the fish on the inside as well as outside. De-scaleS the fish.
2
Make 3 long diagonal cuts on its body.
3
Sprinkle salt evenly throughout on both its sides. Don't miss the top of its head and the cuts.
4
Insert ginger slices into the cuts and inside its guts.
5
Sprinkle some garlic and the spring onions onto aluminium foil then place fish over the garlic and into a steamer.
6
Pour in cooking wine and the rest of the ingredients for sauce on and around the fish.
7
Make sure water is already boiling. If so, steam for 20 minutes. Otherwise, 25-30 minutes.
8
Enjoy!

6682

kcal

Calories

750

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tilapia fillets or 1 freshwater fish fillet, 1/4 cup thinly sliced gingerroot, 1/4 cup finely chopped garlic, 1 stalk spring onion, 1 inch each, and more.

Yes, Steamed Tilapia 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.

Steamed Tilapia Fish

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