Steamed Whole Fish Recipe

Name: Steamed Whole Fish
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons salted black beans; 1 1/2 pounds whole walleye or red snapper, well cleaned; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil; 2 green onions, with tops

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons salted black beans
1 1/2 pounds whole walleye or red snapper, well cleaned
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
2 green onions, with tops

1
In a small bowl, place the black beans and cover with warm water.
2
Stir the beans for about 2 minutes to remove the excess salt.
3
Remove the beans from the water, rinse, and drain well.
4
Slash the fish crosswise 3 times on each side.
5
In a small bowl, mix the ginger, vegetable oil, black beans, garlic, salt, sugar, soy sauce, and sesame oil; rub the cavity and outside of the fish with the mixture.
6
Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes or longer.
7
Cut the green onions into 2-inch pieces; shred lengthwise into fine strips.
8
Place in a bowl with ice water to cover; let stand 10 minutes, or until the strips curl.
9
Place the fish on a heatproof plate (see Notes).
10
Place the plate on a rack in a steamer, cover, and steam over boiling water until the fish flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes.
11
(Add boiling water if necessary.)
12
Garnish with the green onions.

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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: 2 tablespoons salted black beans, 1 1/2 pounds whole walleye or red snapper, well cleaned, 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Steamed Whole 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 Whole Fish

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