Best 11 Chinese Fish Recipes

CHINESE-STYLE STEAMED FISH

Steps:

• Arrange 1/2 of the green onions on the bottom of the steaming bowl (it is important to steam in a container in order to retain the steam and juices around the fish). Place 1/2 of the mushrooms and Napa cabbage sections on top of the onions. Place fish on top of the vegetables. Sprinkle ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes over fish. Top with the remaining green onions, mushrooms, and napa cabbage. Drizzle soy sauce and water over everything.
• Place steam bowl in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Steam for 15 to 20 minutes, or until fish flakes easily. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

CHINESE STEAMED WHITE FISH FILLET WITH TOFU (CANTONESE STYLE)

Steps:

• Bring about 1 1/2 inches of water to boil in a pot fitted with a steamer basket.
• In a large bowl, stir together the chile, garlic, ginger, and black bean sauce. Stir in dark and white soy sauces, vegetable oil, sugar, and white pepper. In a small cup, mix together the cornstarch and water. Stir into the sauce. Cut fish fillets into thin strips, add to bowl, and coat well.
• When water in steamer has reached a boil, carefully place the tofu cubes in a single layer in the basket, and steam, covered, for 2 minutes. Place the fish strips on top of the tofu; cover and steam for another 3 minutes.
• Remove and garnish with chopped green onion. Serve with steamed white rice and stir-fried or steamed Asian vegetables.

CHINESE FISH AND LETTUCE SOUP

Steps:

• Thinly slice the boneless fish and soak in the marinade.
• Shred the lettuce and set aside.
• Cook the ginger, oil and salt just until the ginger begins to brown a little bit. Add to the soup stock and bring to a heavy simmer.
• Just prior to serving, drain the marinade from the fish and add the fish to the soup pot, all at once, along with the lettuce and the rice wine or sherry.
• Bring back to a full simmer, then remove from stove.
• Do not overcook the soup.
• Add a few drops of sesame oil and pepper for garnish, and serve immediately.

CHINESE FIRE POT WITH FISH BALLS

Steps:

• For the table, jars/small bottles of the following to make your own dipping sauce:
• Thread beef, chicken, shrimp, fishballs and scallops on wooden skewers and set aside. Combine water and chicken stock in an electric wok and bring to a boil. Add mung bean noodles, cabbage, bok choy and shiitake mushrooms. Place skewers in pot and cook according to individual taste. Ladle broth into bowls with skewered meats and seafood and serve with condiments.
• Fish Balls:
• In a food processor, puree fish with egg yolks until smooth. Add pepper, salt, sesame oil, fish sauce, and chilies; pulse processor a few times. Transfer mousse to a large, chilled bowl and fold in the scallions. Using a mixer, lift the egg whites to a stiff peak. Gently fold in the egg whites with the mousse. Cook a very small portion either in boiling water or in a microwave oven to verify seasonings. Using wet hands, make small balls (1-inch in diameter). Quickly blanch in salted boiling water for only 2 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.

CHINESE NEW YEAR WHOLE FISH WITH SWEET AND SOUR VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Score the fish flesh, cutting 3-4 diagonal slits through to the bone on both sides.
• Season with salt rubbing the salt into the cuts.
• Cook under a preheated grill 4 minutes each side. Alternatively bbq it.
• Meanwhile heat a wok, add a little oil, add ginger, chilli and vegetables tossing well over high heat for 2-3 minutes.
• Add soy and oyster sauces, sugar, vinegar and sesame oil and bring to the boil.
• In a bowl mix cornflour to a smooth paste with some cold water, add to the pan and simmer until sauce thickens.
• Place fish on serving platter and spoon sauce and vegetables over the top.

CHINESE BAKED FISH IN FOIL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
• In a cup, mix soy sauce, and sesame oil until well combined.
• Set mixture aside.
• Tear off 4-12 inch squares of aluminum foil; Place 1 fish filet on one side of each square.
• Sprinkle each filet evenly with some sliced scallion, diced red pepper, diced cucumber and minced ginger; then drizzle each filet with 1 teaspoon soy sauce mixture.
• Fold foil over filets to make packets and seal edges tightly.
• Place packets on a baking sheet; bake for 10 minutes.
• Open packets at the table, being careful of steam.

FLORNS' CHINESE STEAMED FISH

Steps:

• Bring about 1 1/2 inches of water to boil in a steamer fitted with a basket large enough for the snapper to lie flat. Season snapper with salt and pepper, and place in the steamer basket. Top fish with ginger, and drizzle with soy sauce and sesame oil. Place shiitake mushrooms, tomato, and red chile pepper in the steamer basket.
• Steam fish 15 minutes, or until easily flaked with a fork. Sprinkle with cilantro.

SLICED FISH WITH CHINESE BROCCOLI ON WHITE RICE

Steps:

• PREPARATION.
• Remove any fish bones and cut the fish up into bite size pieces, set aside.
• Beat one egg yolk in a bowl, set aside.
• Place about 4 or more tablespoons of cornstarch on a big flat plate and spread out, set aside.
• Remove and discard the leafy part of the Chinese broccoli, cut the stems at an angle and into bite side pieces, set a side. (Or substitute American broccoli, tofu, string beans, other greens).
• Grate 2 tablespoons ginger, set aside.
• In a bowl add the stock, ginger, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, sesame oil, salt & white pepper to taste, 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch (or more as needed to thicken), set aside.
• COOKING DIRECTIONS.
• Bring a small pot of water to a boil, add 1/8 teaspoon salt and then add the cut up broccoli and par-boil for about 1 minutes, drain and set aside.
• In a wok (or Teflon pan) add 1 tablespoon peanut oil, then add the par-boiled broccoli and cook stir for about two minutes, remove and set aside.
• In a wok (or Teflon pan) add about 4 tablespoons of peanut oil and heat to moderate hot (not to the point of smoking).
• Deep a fish piece in the egg and then into the cornstarch (coat both sides) then add to the wok. Do this quickly for the remaining fish pieces, separating the pieces as needed (but do not turn).
• When you see that the pieces are cooked for about 2 minutes on one side, then turn all and cook another 1 minute. Next drain and into a plate. However, retain 2 tablespoons of oil and discard the rest.
• Return to the wok 2 tablespoons of the oil from the fish. When the oil is hot, add the par-boiled broccoli, rice wine, ½ tablespoon soy sauce and stir-fry for about 1 minute.
• Next add the bowl of stock and stir to thicken (add more cornstarch as needed).
• Then add back the fish pieces "ON TOP" (do not incorporate) and cook for 1 minute to heat up and then one quick stir. On a serving plate add some hot white rice and on top (or on the side) add the fish pieces.
• Enjoy.

CHINESE HOMEMADE WATERCRESS AND FISH BALL SOUP

Steps:

• Place pork chops in a stockpot and pour in enough water to cover. Bring water to a boil. Remove from heat and rinse any residue on pork chops with cold water.
• Return pork chops to stockpot and pour in enough cold water to take up twice the space as the pork chops. Bring water to a boil; reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 3 hours.
• Place dates in a bowl and pour in enough water to cover; soak for 5 minutes. Drain.
• Stir dates and ginger into the stockpot; add watercress and fish balls and simmer for 10 minutes. Skim off any scum from the top of the soup; season with salt.

BRAISED CHINESE-STYLE FISH

Steps:

• Rinse and dry the fish. Coat with the cornstarch.
• Heat oil in a large skillet with a cover and brown the fish in the oil on both sides. Lower heat.
• Add the pea pods, mushrooms and water chestnuts. Combine the sherry, soy sauce, water, salt, sugar and ginger and pour over fish. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes. Remove fish to a warm platter.
• Drain the vegetables and spread them over and around the fish.
• Continue to cook the sauce until it is thickened slightly, stir in the scallions, pour over the fish and serve.

AUTHENTIC CHINESE STEAMED FISH

Steps:

• Fill a large pot 1/2 full with water and place a bamboo steamer with lid on top of the pot. Bring to a rolling boil. Scrub the scales off of the fish and rinse with cold water. Place the fish onto a small metal plate, belly side down.
• Place into the steamer and cover. Cook until the fish is no longer opaque and flakes easily, 10 to 12 minutes. Try not to take the lid off the pot until it is done steaming; this will ensure a fully-cooked and tender fish.
• While the fish is steaming, combine the vegetable oil, green onions, and ginger in a small saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat until the ginger bubbles. Carefully pour the hot oil over the steamed fish. Drizzle with soy sauce to serve.