
Zesty Ginger-Scallion Steamed Fish
A quick and healthy dish featuring flaky fish, vibrant scallions, and aromatic ginger. This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal or a light dinner party.
Equipment Needed
- Large pot or skillet with lid
- Medium bowl
- Slotted spoon
Ingredients
- 1.50 poundsFirm Fish (Salmon, Halibut, or Haddock)(Cut into 1-inch cubes.)
- 1.00 tablespoonKosher Salt(Or 1 ½ teaspoons fine sea salt.)
- 4.00 scallionsScallions(White and light green parts, sliced; greens for garnish.)
- 1.00 inchFresh Ginger(Peeled and thinly sliced.)
- 2.00 tablespoonsSoy Sauce(Low sodium preferred.)
- 1.00 tablespoonGranulated Sugar(Adjust to taste.)
- 1.00 cupWater(For brining the fish.)
Instructions
Combine fish and salt in a bowl with 1 cup water. Marinate for 10 minutes.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Slice scallions (white and light green parts) thinly. Thinly slice scallion greens for garnish. Slice ginger.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
In a large pot, combine water, scallion segments, ginger, soy sauce, and sugar. Bring to a simmer.
Estimated time: 5 minutes
Reduce heat to low. Gently transfer fish to the pot using a slotted spoon.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Stir to coat fish in the sauce. Ensure even layer. Cover and steam for 8-12 minutes.
Estimated time: 10 minutes
Taste the sauce. Add more sugar if needed to balance saltiness.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Serve fish in bowls, topped with sauce, ginger, and scallion greens.
Estimated time: 2 minutes
Enjoy warm, at room temperature, or chilled.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
Estimated time: 1 minutes
Garnish with extra scallion greens for visual appeal.
Estimated time: 1 minutes