500gone whole seabass(or similar type fish, scaled and gutted)
2.5cmfresh root ginger(julienned)
1red finger chilli(de-seeded and julienned)
3spring onions(sliced)
Warm Dressing
1tbspgroundnut oil(substitute with sunflower oil if you have a peanut allergy)
2tspsesame oil
2tbsplight soy
1tspdark soy
1tbspshaoxing rice wine
Instructions
Wash and dry the fish thoroughly and score three deep diagonal cuts down each side of the fillet. Place the fish on a tray lined with a large sheet of parchment paper (ensuring it is a large enough piece to fold up to make a parcel).
Place half of the ginger, chilli and spring onion within the cavity of the fish and take the remaining vegetables and tuck them into the cuts and sprinkle over the top of the fish.
Add a splash of cold water and fold up the parcel taking care to ensure the paper is not touching the top of the fish. There needs to be space at the top of the parcel to allow the fish to steam.
Place the tray in the oven at 180CFan and cook the fish for 12-15 minutes.
Meanwhile place all the ingredients for the dressing into a saucepan and gently heat up.
Once the fish has cooked, remove from the oven, open the parcel and place the fish gently onto a serving dish. Pour over the warm dressing and serve immediately.
Notes
Whilst this recipe uses seabass, any white fish can be substituted to suit your tastes.Those with a peanut allergy should substitute the groundnut oil with sunflower oil.If you have a bamboo steamer this recipe works really well. Stuff the fish with vegetables and place in the steamer to cook gently for 15 minutes. Heat the remaining ingredients in a small saucepan. Once the fish has cooked through, remove from the steamer and place on a serving dish. Pour the warm soy dressing over the fish.
Nutrition Facts
Chinese Steamed Sea Bass
Amount Per Serving
Calories 383Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 200mg67%
Sodium 1351mg59%
Potassium 800mg23%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 47g94%
Vitamin A 619IU12%
Vitamin C 36mg44%
Calcium 50mg5%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
• Please note that the nutrition information provided above is approximate and meant as a guideline only •
Course : Main Course
Cuisine : Chinese
Keyword : asian seabass, easy fish dish, simple fish