Chinese Steamed Fish Recipes

Ginger and scallion are always great together, and here they combine to make a really delicious Chinese Steamed Fish Recipe. See how it's done.

1 salmon (17oz.)

1 bunch scallion, cut diagnoally into 1-inch strips

2 slices fresh ginger, cut julienne

5 tbsps.vegetable oil

1 tbsp.cooking wine, or dry sherry

1 tbsp.oyster sauce, mixed with 1/2 cup water

2-4 tsps.salt, or to taste

1. Before cooking, discard the scales, gills and the internal organs of the fish, rinse through running water and pat dry, slash fish crosswise 2-3 times per side (P1).

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2. Season bothsides of the fish with salt, place fish in a plate large enough to fit it, sprinkle with ginger pieces lightly (P2), then drizzle over the cooking wine and oyster sauce (P3).

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3. Put a large pot of water on to boil, then put on the basket, and the plate on it, cover and cook about 5-7 minutes over high heat until done.

4. Garnish with scallion strips over the fish, in the meantime, heat 3-5 tbsps.vegetable oil in a wok till hot, then spoon over the fish to glaze (P4).

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5. Let cool 1-2 minutes before serving (P5).

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